Rocky Fielding announces his retirement from boxing
Rocky Fielding retired from boxing at the age of 35.
Liverpool boxer hangs up his gloves with a record out of 30 wins, 18 by knockout and 3 losses.
After turning pro in 2010, Fielding held both the Commonwealth and British super-middleweight titles. He went on to challenge and win the WBA Regular belt against Tyron Zeuge in Germany.
His reign as champion was short-lived, he was defeated at the hands of superstar heavyweight, Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, at Madison Square Garden in his first defense. he.
After the loss, he racked up three wins in three years before facing Dan Azeez, in December 2022. He lost the fight by stoppingwith his coaches taking the lead in the eighth inning.
Fielding posted a statement on his social media channels in which he looked back on his career with deep fondness and cited everyone who has helped him along the way.
Today I announce my retirement from sports. 26 years of boxing, from entering the Stocky ABC gym at the age of 9 just to keep fit for football to winning National titles.
‘Rocky from Stocky’ goes on to thank his trainers, first Oliver Harrison, then Jamie Moore and Nigel Travis.
I wouldn’t be anywhere without the man Oliver Harrison, who believed in me more than in myself. Helped me a lot in and out of the RIP OI round. Dreaming of being a world champion and fighting in Madison Square Garden with Michael Buffer calling my name [and] that came true.
Ending my career with two great men Jamie Moore & Nigel Travis two selfless men, more than a coach, thank you for all you did for me, I appreciate it that’s a lot.
The famous boxer also thanked his training partners, team, family and sponsors. Fans will remember him for his story – from local gyms to Liverpool’s Echo Arena, all the way to New York and one of the world’s most famous venues in MSG.
You can read his full statement below.
What a journey. Thanks Boxing for all the memories. Thank you to everyone for the support and to everyone who walked away from it. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/wDD6fAS0Hi
– Rocky Fielding (@Rocky87Fielding) January 12, 2023