james degale retires

The 33-year-old was reflective on his career in the ring after the bout and refused to attend the post-fight press conference as he further contemplated his future. Chris Eubank Jr says win over James DeGale was 'career defining', James DeGale vs Chris Eubank Jr: In pictures, DeGale announces retirement after Eubank Jr defeat, You may not agree with our views, or other users’, but please respond to them respectfully, Swearing, personal abuse, racism, sexism, homophobia and other discriminatory or inciteful language is not acceptable, Do not impersonate other users or reveal private information about third parties, We reserve the right to delete inappropriate posts and ban offending users without notification. You should be very proud. Sensible decision. He wrote: "Today marks 10 years since my professional debut fight on February 28, 2009 and today is the day I am announcing my retirement from boxing. DON'T feel tempted to make a comeback! You can find our Community Guidelines in full here. James Frederick DeGale, MBE (born 3 February 1986) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 2009 to 2019. James DeGale retires - full statement "Today marks ten years since my professional debut fight on 28 th February 2009 and today is the day I am announcing my retirement from boxing," it read. However, he gave up the belt in July 2018 to focus on chasing "massive fights" rather than facing mandatory defences. To lose to Eubank Jr who will never be as good as DeGale was and is extremely limited just underlines that it's the right time for him to retire. DeGale's prime, including his world title victory against Andre Dirrell in Boston, was mostly spent on the road, out of the limelight. Anyone that fought as an a mature knows that any fight can go either way so all this ‘found out’ guff is just that. "To the media … there’s too many of you to thank personally but thanks for the coverage and for the jokes along the way. Your loyalty and encouragement is second to none. To the media … there’s too many of you to thank personally but thanks for the coverage and for the jokes along the way. Joseph John – my sidekick and my true friend who tells me what I need to hear rather than what I want to hear – I appreciate your friendship. "It hard to admit that I’m not the fighter I once was, but I’m human and along the way, my injuries have taken a toll – both on mind and body and these things have contributed to impact my performance in the ring. Paulie Malignaggi – thank you for coming on board and for sharing your wealth of knowledge and experience of the sport. "Special thanks to: My family and friends who have cheered me along from the start. 2 times world champ and olympics behind you. DeGale said: “Today marks 10 years since my professional debut fight on February 28, 2009, and today is the day I am announcing my retirement from boxing. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? The Hammersmith-born fighter was then beaten by relative unknown Caleb Truax at the Copper Box Arena in December 2017 before winning his title back in April last year in a Las Vegas rematch. "It hard to admit that I’m not the fighter I once was, but I’m human and along the way, my injuries have taken a toll – both on mind and body and these things have contributed to impact my performance in the ring. My family and friends who have cheered me along from the start. Olympic gold medallist and former super-middleweight world champion James DeGale has retired from boxing. The 33-year-old, a two-times world super-middleweight champion and the 2008 Olympic middleweight champion, was the first British boxer to win an Olympic gold medal and a professional world title. Nice to see a boxer retiring at the right point in their career rather than bleeding the viewing public for as much money as they can make. I'm human and, along the way, my injuries have taken a toll - both on mind and body.". }); Krasniqi KOs Bösel for WBA interim LH belt. Picture date: Saturday February 23, 2019. It's not just the winning of world titles, regaining a world title, losing world titles in hard, scrappy fights and that early defeat by George Groves early in their careers. "I’m proud to say that I’ve made history as the first ever British Olympian boxer to turn professional and to win a World Title and I am also proud to have been a road warrior – to travel wherever I needed to be to fight and to win. Looking back, if someone had told me at the start of my boxing career, when I was in the England squad, that I would become an Olympic Gold Medallist, British and European Champion and Two-Time World Champion, I would never have believed them, but I did it and I’d like to think I did it the clean, honest and hard way with discipline and respect to the sport I love. Never quite reached the level he threatened to early on but he can look back on a good career. My two brothers Alex and Lewis and my cousins Jacob and Rian who stood in the background and willed me on and wanted me to succeed no matter what – thank you! Your loyalty and encouragement is second to none. The 33-year-old lost on a unanimous points decision to Chris Eubank Jr in London on Saturday. "Looking back, if someone had told me at the start of my boxing career, when I was in the England squad, that I would become an Olympic Gold Medallist, British and European Champion and Two-Time World Champion, I would never have believed them, but I did it and I’d like to think I did it the clean, honest and hard way with discipline and respect to the sport I love. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Richard Heathcote, Chris Eubank Jr (right) competes against James DeGale in the Vacant Ibo Super-Middleweight Championship match at the O2 Arena, London. He came up short in one or two fights and probably suffered from not being an Eddie Hearn boy in a era when that seems to matter. James DeGale retires from boxing at 33 after 10 years as a professional This article is more than 1 year old • DeGale: ‘Injures have taken their toll on mind and body’ He held the IBF super-middleweight title twice between 2015 and 2018, and regionally the European and British super-middleweight titles between 2010 and 2012.. DeGale represented Great Britain at the 2008 Olympics as an amateur, winning a gold medal in the … to my Mum and Dad for being there through thick and thin from the very beginning – I couldn’t have done this without you! It was billed as a do-or-die bout - and that is exactly how it has turned out. Last but not least THE MAN, THE MYTH, THE LEGEND, the family man - Alan Haymon for supporting and guiding me through the last chapter of my career! The referee counts down James DeGale. It’s been an unbelievable journey and I’ve had an amazing decade – if I’m honest, the best years of my life – and having started boxing at the age of nine then being selected as part of the England Amateurs squad, I’ve collected many memories along the way. Eddie Hearn chats elite mentality with the Liverpool defender. Bunce: The line he kept using was 'I'm a history man' and he's absolutely right. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Having broken onto the scene as a 2008 Olympic gold medallist, Chunky went on to become a British, European and two-time world champion at super middleweight. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. I always appreciate your direct honesty and support and consider you a friend for life. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, There’s nothing left to prove. The major U.K TV networks that my fights have been televised on: Sky Sports, BT Sport, Channel 5, BBC and I’m happy that I ended on ITV. It’s been an unbelievable journey … I always appreciate your direct honesty and support and consider you a friend for life. "Today marks ten years since my professional debut fight on 28th February 2009 and today is the day I am announcing my retirement from boxing. Former champ James DeGale retires. Photo credit should read: Nick Potts/PA Wire Nick Potts, Boxing - James DeGale v Chris Eubank Jr - The O2 Arena, London, Britain - February 23, 2019. Enjoy your retirement and the cash! Last but not least THE MAN, THE MYTH, THE LEGEND, the family man – Alan Haymon for supporting and guiding me through the last chapter of my career! "Nick Palma – you came onboard more recently and I value the support you’ve given me during our sessions together – thank you. Chris Eubank Jr reacts after knocking down James DeGale. James DeGale retires from boxing James DeGale retires from boxing . He finishes his career with a professional record of 25-3-1, and reflected on his lifelong occupation in a long statement. A special mention to Richard Maynard, you are a true gentleman and a pleasure to work with. Its sad to see a few nasty comments on here sadly thats social media and the sad reptiles who write it. To my siblings - my Sister Eloise (Smells) for being at my beck and call 24/7 – thank you! "The major U.K TV networks that my fights have been televised on: Sky Sports, BT Sport, Channel 5, BBC and I’m happy that I ended on ITV. Paulie Malignaggi – thank you for coming on board and for sharing your wealth of knowledge and experience of the sport. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. newspaper archive. He has left an indelible mark on the sport - there is no doubt about that - as an amateur and professional. "Steve Newland – thank you for picking me up, brushing me and down and starting all over again and for believing in me – I wouldn’t be where I am now if it wasn’t for you. My two brothers Alex and Lewis and my cousins Jacob and Rian who stood in the background and willed me on and wanted me to succeed no matter what – thank you! Well done James DeGale, top British boxer, thanks for the memories, enjoy your retirement. You put the boxers first! Hopefully has been sensible with the money he has made out of the game that he does not need to come back. "Today marks ten years since my professional debut fight on 28th February 2009 and today is the day I am announcing my retirement from boxing," it read. There’s nothing left to prove.”, Available for everyone, funded by readers. You put the boxers first! It follows a unanimous points decision loss to Chris Eubank […] DeGale's bid to unify his IBF world super-middleweight title with Badou Jack's WBC crown ended in a draw in January 2017. DeGale rose to prominence after winning his first world title belt in the United States in 2015 against Andre Dirrell before defending it three times across the Atlantic. Your loyalty and encouragement is second to none. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. DeGale issued the following statement: Ten and Out! Chris Eubank Jr knocks down James DeGale. You put the boxers first! DeGale finishes his professional career with 25 wins, three defeats and one draw. Steve Newland – thank you for picking me up, brushing me and down and starting all over again and for believing in me – I wouldn’t be where I am now if it wasn’t for you. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). To you and all the McDonnell family – this is not goodbye - we will be friends & family for life.

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