Career crossroads loom as Leapai, Scott square off

By Phil Lutton
Updated January 28 2015 - 10:14am, first published October 30 2014 - 7:43pm
Alex Leapai of Australia and Malik Scott of the USA face off. Photo: Chris Hyde
Alex Leapai of Australia and Malik Scott of the USA face off. Photo: Chris Hyde
Wladimir Klitschko lands a heavy blow on Alex Leapai in their April showdown. Photo: Martin Rose
Wladimir Klitschko lands a heavy blow on Alex Leapai in their April showdown. Photo: Martin Rose
Malik Scott. Photo: Chris Hyde
Malik Scott. Photo: Chris Hyde

Boxers aren't the most reliable of athletes when it comes to retirements but one fighter's career could be all but over after the heavyweight bout between Alex Leapai and American Malik Scott on Friday night.