Two generations of champions

As we saw in our edition yesterday, it is possible for boxers to have an interesting and above all peaceful retirement.

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We learned about the successes obtained by Jean-François Bergeron and Antonin Décarie respectively as a firefighter and vice-president for a boxing promotion company.

The courses of Benoit Gaudet, Fathi Missaoui, Baha Laham, Adrian Diaconu and David Cadieux are also worthy of mention. They found their way outside the ring.

The Journal of Montreal continues his record with seven more stories of boxers who hung their gloves a few years ago.

Lucian Bute and Robert Cléroux have marked the history of Quebec boxing in different decades.

Bute, who was world champion for almost five years, was adopted by Quebecers for his performances, but also for his charisma. Today, he owns buildings in West Montreal. He has never had any regrets since the announcement of his retirement in 2019.

As for Cléroux, the 82-year-old is still as straight as an oak tree. The former Canadian heavyweight champion dug into his old memories. Through his colorful words, we realize that boxing has changed a lot in recent decades.

Pure passion

The paths of other boxers are fascinating. They have managed to find a job that fascinates them, but also allows them to live a respectable life.

Sébastien Gauthier, who has eaten boxing since his teenage years, has remained in the field as a trainer, but also as an analyst on television and radio. For his part, Stéphane “Brutus” Tessier became inspector for the Régie during boxing galas at the end of his career between the cables. An individual respected by all stakeholders.

The next few pages will allow you to hear from some boxers who have stepped away from the spotlight for various reasons. Good reading !

Yesterday

Jean-Francois Bergeron

• Plug : 27-2, 19 K.-O.
• End of career: 2008
• Age : 47 years
• Occupation: firefighter

Benoit Gaudet

• Plug : 24-3, 10 K.-O.
• End of career: 2004
• Age : 41 years
• Occupation: carpenter

Fathi Missaoui

• Plug : 12-0, 7 K.-O.
• End of career: 2001
• Age : 46 years
• Occupation: boxing trainer

Antonin Decarie

• Plug : 31-2, 10 K.-O.
• End of career: 2010
• Age : 38 years old
• Occupation: President of InterBox and owner of a gymnasium

Baha Laham

• Plug : 12-2-2, 5 K.-O.
• End of career: 2014
• Age : 39 years old
• Occupation: wealth manager

Adrian diaconu

◆ WBC Interim Light Heavyweight World Champion

• Plug : 27-3, 15 K.-O.
• End of career: 2011
• Age : 42 years old
• Occupation: security guard and student to become an electrician

David Cadieux

• Plug : 17-3, 12 K.-O.
• End of career: 2007
• Age : 46 years
• Occupation: sports and culture manager for the city of Shawinigan

Today

Lucian Bute

◆ IBF Super Middleweight World Champion (2007-2012)

• Plug : 32-5, 25 K.-O.
• End of career: 2017
• Age : 40 years
• Occupation: building manager

Eric Lucas

◆ WBC Super Middleweight World Champion (2001-2003)

• Plug : 39-8-3, 15 K.-O.
• End of career: 2010
• Age : 49 years
• Occupation: retirement

Sebastien demers

• Plug : 31-6, 11 K.-O.
• End of career: 2013
• Age : 41 years
• Occupation: laborer specializing in a waterworks company

Robert Cléroux

• Plug : 47-6-1, 37 K.-O.)
• End of career: 1969
• Age : 82 years old
• Occupation: retirement

Sebastien gauthier

• Plug : 22-5-1, 14 K.-O.
• End of career: 2014
• Age : 38 years old
• Occupation : television analyst and works in his family business

Michael Gadbois

• Plug : 16-1-3, 4 K.-O.
• End of career: 2017
• Age : 34 years old
• Occupation: primary school teacher

Stéphane “Brutus” Tessier

• Plug : 3-30-2, 1 K.-O.
• End of career: 2013
• Age : 46 years
• Occupation: warehouse clerk and supervisor for the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux

Back to the past

The name of Robert Cléroux is associated with a generation of Quebec boxers who are too often forgotten by fans. The one nicknamed “the Beu de Chomedey” kindly reconsidered his busy career.

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Proud dad and manager

When we look at Lucian Bute’s career, we can say that it has come close to perfection. The former world champion was especially able to retire in good health in all spheres of his life.

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