Kell Brook and other boxers need to have an aftercare plan in place to help them after they retire from the sport, just as kamikaze pilots needed a plan for their lives after their mission.

Brook has been vocal about his struggles since retiring last year, and sadly, he is not the first boxer to experience difficulties in the aftermath of leaving the ring. Former world champion Johnny Nelson noted that every fighter has ended up in the headlines in retirement, one story dying down only to be replaced by another. Brook, who had spent 27 years of his life dedicated to the sport, admitted that his retirement felt like he had died, and he was later thrust into the spotlight when video footage of him snorting a white powder emerged. It is clear that retirement has been a difficult road to navigate for the Sheffield fighter, who has been left bored and feeling lost without the sport. Support for boxers post-retirement is limited, but The Ringside Charitable Trust offers assistance to those struggling mentally, financially, with addiction, or with their health. Nelson also advocates for a mandatory pension scheme to be introduced to UK boxing, which would provide much-needed security to fighters post-career.

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Kell Brook has been candid about the struggles he has faced since retiring last year, and unfortunately he is not alone in this. Former World Champion Johnny Nelson stated that stories like Brook's have been seen before. Nelson noted that after dedicating 27 years of his life to the sport, Brook has faced difficulty finding something to fill the void. Last month, a video of Brook snorting a white powder surfaced, to which Brook apologized and stated he was seeking help. Retiring from the ring can be a boxer's toughest fight, and Brook has had to work to adjust to life without boxing. Nelson explained that this can be difficult for extreme personalities, as they are used to pushing themselves hard in the sport. To assist fighters, The Ringside Charitable Trust was established four years ago to provide aid to those facing mental, financial, addiction, and health related issues. Nelson has also called for a mandatory pension scheme to be implemented in UK boxing, as a way of ensuring fighters have security after their careers have ended.



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