Ukrainian boxing legend, Wladimir Klitschko, has announced his
retirement from boxing, and called time on a 21-year career, ending the
prospect of a rematch with Anthony Joshua, which had been pencilled for
November 11.
The 41-year-old who enjoyed a 21-year career in the win in which he
won 64 of his 69 fights, was famously beaten by Joshua in an almighty
heavyweight scrap on 29 April this year in an 11th round stoppage.
According to Sky Sports, a statement from the former world champion read: "I deliberately took a few weeks to make my decision, to make sure I had enough distance from the fight at Wembley Stadium.
"As an amateur and a professional boxer, I have achieved
everything I dreamed of, and now I want to start my second career after
sports.
"I would have never imagined that I would have such a long and
incredibly successful boxing career. I'm very thankful for this. Thanks
to everyone who has always supported me, especially my family, my team
and my many fans."
Klitschko turned pro in 1996 after winning gold at the Atlanta
Olympic Games, and he recovered from an early defeat to Ross Puritty to
win the WBO's heavyweight title in 2003.
Corrie Sanders stopped him early to take the belt in 2003, and when
Lamon Brewster handed him a similar defeat three fights later Klitschko
regrouped and rebuilt his style under trainer Emanuel Steward.
The new approach proved so successful Klitschko went 11 years
without defeat and accumulated three of the four recognised world titles
before his shock points loss to Tyson Fury in late 2015.
A rematch with Fury failed to materialise and he instead took on
the challenge of halting the Joshua juggernaut, flooring the younger
champion before succumbing to a late stoppage.
Reflecting on his defeat in June Klitschko said: "I never thought I would say such a thing, but: in defeat, I achieved much greater success than I would have had I won.
"Fans and sports enthusiasts worldwide are celebrating my
performance and showing me their appreciation. Even my opponent
expressed his respect for me."
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