Only 34 years old, former Cuban star Diobelys Hurtado says he is retired and doesn't miss the sport of boxing. If the retirement sticks, Hurtado ended his career with a 2004 stoppage of Leo Edwards, a win that ran his record to 38-3-1. Hurtado escaped Cuba in 1994 and thanks to the Fidel Castro regime, he couldn't return home until earlier this year. His parents died while he was away, but at least Hurtado was able to send money home to help his family over the years. Hurtado had a fine pro career, making an adjustment to freedom that has proved difficult for many Cuban expatriates. His highlights include a win over Randall Bailey that briefly gave him the WBA regular title at 140 pounds, and losses to two all-time greats, Kostya Tszyu and Pernell Whitaker, in which Hurtado was very competitive. In fact, the Cuban had both men on the canvas twice before being stopped himself. Hurtado told the Miami Herald he is happily working on the Canary Islands for a Spanish health and fitness center and has little desire for future ring wars.  Hurtado says he has a daughter living in Miami whom he comes to visit. While it was the sport of boxing that opened the door for Hurtado to escape the poverty and political oppression of Cuba and make a better life for himself, credit goes to Hurtado for walking through that door and closing it behind him. --Scott Shaffer