Posted on 01/24/2018 11:20:40 AM PST by simpson96
Edited on 01/24/2018 11:51:38 AM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]
LONDON (AFP) - Bankrupt former tennis star Boris Becker on Wednesday (Jan 24) appealed for help in tracking down five missing Grand Slam trophies which he needs to sell to help pay off his debts.
The German shook up the tennis world at Wimbledon in 1985 when, as an unseeded player, he became the then youngest-ever male Grand Slam champion at the age of 17, defending the trophy the following year.
I have no idea what Becker’s problem actually is, but the first thing that came to my mind is: “Cocaine is a helluva drug.” — Rick James.
Looks like he’s going to have to go out and get a job.
Sorry Boris but I’ve got my own problems.
You could whore yourself out?
Little bit of getting used to, but bein’ a pro tennis player and all...
NO SYMPATHY WHATSOEVER . . . INCREDIBLY STUPID ON HIS PART
AND I’M SUPPOSED TO FEEL SORRY FOR A GUY WHO EARNED THAT MUCH IN HIS CAREER . . . .?
And didn’t he become a citizen of Monaco while he was a pro, to dodge Germany’s taxes?
Becker admits to a history of alcohol and drug abuse, and having to pay off ex-girlfriends, including a huge paternity payout, along with bad investments have done him in financially.
How do you blow through $25 million in a few years? Most won’t have a million their entire lives.
And most stars make ten times that in media deals.
I had an uncle who worked with Agassi back in the 90’s back in FL. He told me Andre was a cheapskate, Sampras was quiet yet an ahole and Becker spent money like crazy. Told me McEnroe may talk a lot but he was super nice if he knew you for a time.
Game.set.match.
$25 million? Bankrupt? Sorry,does not compute.
He should hire OJ who has experience in getting his sports stuff back.
Uncle Sam should help everyone get to their first half-million. Then they’re on their own. They will be smart enough to know that it’s not really that much.
Maybe his wife’s got them?
HERE is how it happened. Divorce, over-extension on luxury real estate, failed business ventures. And a stint as a professional poker player? Blew through 63 million bucks. Damn.
They’re not at my house. Does that help you out, Boris?
They’re always in the last place you look. I had the same problem with my Medal of Honor and four Nobel peace prizes...
Thanks simpson96. The light that drinks twice as hard burns half as long, and Boris...
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