Great "Middle Class" Boxers

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Great boxers seemed to be forged from poverty or at the very least a working class background. Some got into boxing for a way out or just to stay of the streets and avoid getting into trouble.

But who are the greats that came from a priviledge background and boxing was their choice not there only choice to make something of themselves.

Barrera was from a middle class background, and I think also Oscar but who else?

Mr Bounce wrote:I'd imagine Wifredo Vazquez Jnr probably didn't want for much either...

Probably not but at least he is a good fighter unlike Chavez Jnr.

Barrera was a former student of law he never got the degree. Oscar used food stamps growing up so wasnt middle class

Barrera studied for the degree after turning pro but his parents were both medical professionals so would have him as middle class. Oscar did a piece on ringside a while ago and he made out like he had a tough upbringing so don't think he is middle class.

@Baltimora

Former WBA Featherweight champ Wilfredo Vazquez (Vasquez? Not sure on the spelling). So they probably had a little bit of spare cash