Floyd Patterson1972
Patterson finally retires after a 1972 loss to Ali, 64 bouts, 55 wins, 8 defeats & 40 knockouts
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Patterson finally retires after a 1972 loss to Ali, 64 bouts, 55 wins, 8 defeats & 40 knockouts
Frazier retires after defeat to Foreman
Heavyweight Muhammad Ali confirms that his 3rd retirement is final and he vacates the title
Ali retires permanently with a career record of 56 wins (37 by knockout) and 5 losses, and as a three-time World Heavyweight Boxing Champion
Bowe retires from boxing, 42 fights, 40 wins, 1 draw & 1 defeat
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