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Firat Arslan is 53 years old now and just extended his current win streak to 8 in a row and captured a WBA gold world title at the same time (against Edin Puhalo, who's barely top 50). Since losing to Yoan Pablo Hernandez is 2014, he's gone 21-1-1. Boxrec currently ranks him #15, which is pretty much not at all a drop from where he was ranked in his 30's. Arslan has also just broken Bernard Hopkins's record of oldest fighter to win a world title by 4 years. However, this is also apparently his final fight, so I guess he won't be one-upping this achievement in the future.

ya, even factoring his opposition level, he' spretty incredible. looks great physically and still fairly handy

At that age, tragedy can happen any time in the ring.

Cent0089 wrote: ↑22 Oct 2023, 03:19 At that age, tragedy can happen any time in the ring.

Yeah, you could fall out of the ring.

I saw that on the results page. I haven't kept up with Arslan, but I knew he'd be getting on in years, so I clicked his record to check... Then had to Google it because I thought BoxRec must have it wrong.

What?!! He’s still going?! I’m impressed

how he passes the tests ill never know tbh. but still fair play

Noxy wrote: ↑22 Oct 2023, 07:16 What?!! He’s still going?! I’m impressed

What's a test?

jwfg wrote: ↑22 Oct 2023, 12:40

Noxy wrote: ↑22 Oct 2023, 07:16 What?!! He’s still going?! I’m impressed

What's a test?

Blood work, eye exam, physical, EKG. There may be more medical requirements for boxers over 40 years of age.

RScarf1 wrote: ↑23 Oct 2023, 02:51

jwfg wrote: ↑22 Oct 2023, 12:40

Noxy wrote: ↑22 Oct 2023, 07:16 What?!! He’s still going?! I’m impressed

What's a test?

Blood work, eye exam, physical, EKG. There may be more medical requirements for boxers over 40 years of age.

I know, I was being facetious.