Famous Boxers that started boxing a little late maybe 16 or 17?

Question

anyone know famous boxers that started boxing a little late I know Rocky Marciano did but anyone else?

Answer 1

james sullivan

Answer 2

You mean became champion at 16 or 17. The Great Puerto Rican Fighter Wilfredo Benitez became the youngest fighter to ever win a world championship at the tender age of 17 in the light welterweight division. (In 1976) An awesome fighter according to my father-in-law!

Answer 3

James "BoneCrusher" Smith held a heavyweight title for a while. . . . and he never touched a pair of gloves until his mid-20's.  He worked as a prison guard, and due to his size and athleticism, was encouraged to take up the sport.  Say what you want about him, but he gave Larry Holmes all he could handle in their title fight.  He also lasted all twelve rounds with a prime Tyson when he, himself, was thought of as "over the hill".