What was Rourke's profession when he left acting in 1991?
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Answer
Mickey Rourke left acting in 1991 to pursue a career in boxing. He had been a professional boxer from 1985 to 1990, and had a record of 17 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw. He left boxing after suffering a severe brain injury in a 1991 fight with Francisco Bueno.
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