"To my siblings - my Sister Eloise (Smells) for being at my beck and call 24/7 – thank you! "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. "Special thanks to: My family and friends who have cheered me along from the start. "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. It’s been an unbelievable journey … 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. Good fighter at his best. I will never forget you. 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. DeGale beat American Andre Dirrell on points to claim the vacant IBF super-middleweight belt in May 2015. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. container: 'taboola-right-rail-thumbnails', DeGale also found time in his statement to mention long-time trainer Jim McDonnell, advisor Al Haymon, as well as Paulie Malignaggi, a late addition in his career to his camp. 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. It’s been an unbelievable journey and I’ve had an amazing decade – if I’m honest, the best years of my life.”. He said: “It’s hard to admit I’m not the fighter I once was but I’m human and along the way my injuries have taken a toll – both on my mind and body, and these things have contributed to my performance in the ring. DeGale issued the following statement: Ten and Out! Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. His best years were well behind him. A majority of the greats go out on loss and for me, it’s time to hang up the gloves and to move on with my head held high. "Thank you for the memories - over and out.". Olympic gold medallist and former super-middleweight world champion James DeGale has retired from boxing. James DeGale has announced his retirement from boxing, proudly declaring that he had done things the hard way to become a double world champion and Olympic gold medallist. Navarrete defeats Villa for WBO feather belt, Spence-Garcia clash Dec 5 in Dallas with fans, Eddy Reynoso talks Valdez-Berchelt, Frank Espinoza and Andy Ruiz. Your loyalty and encouragement is second to none. Bunce: The line he kept using was 'I'm a history man' and he's absolutely right. Due to the sheer scale of this comment community, we are not able to give each post the same level of attention, but we have preserved this area in the interests of open debate. 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. How your blood type can increase your risk of dying from Covid, studies warn, Lily James 'called Dominic West's wife to insist kiss pics were innocent', ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. The former Olympic champion admits there is nothing left to prove after a 10-year career in the sport "It's been an unbelievable journey and I've had an amazing decade - if I'm honest, the best years of my life.". I will never forget you. View our online Press Pack. 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! Sensible decision. in July 2018 to focus on chasing "massive fights" rather than facing mandatory defences. I always appreciate your direct honesty and support and consider you a friend for life. The line he kept using was 'I'm a history man' and he's absolutely right. I lost the fight on Saturday at The O2 but I’m touched to have a good send off from the fans in my home city. 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. James DeGale retires: Former world champion hangs up gloves after Chris Eubank Jr defeat. A top British boxer - of course the years will take their toll but he's faced challenges with grace and talent. The referee counts down James DeGale. Two-time world champion and 2008 Olympic gold medalist James “Chunky” DeGale today announced his retirement from boxing. 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. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Our journalists will try to respond by joining the threads when they can to create a true meeting of independent Premium. For other inquiries, Contact Us. "I've given him a lot of stick the past week after his loss at the weekend, but upon his decision to retire today I want to wish James DeGale well in the next chapter of his life," said Groves,external-link who retired in January. "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! I hope you find something to replace boxing in your life. You put the boxers first! "You've made the right decision. Ignore the detractors as they have not one clue what it takes to achieve what you have been able to. Made history, the record books don't lie! To you and all the McDonnell family – this is not goodbye - we will be friends & family for life. 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 follows his devastating points defeat at the weekend to Chris Eubank Jr. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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