John «Gorilla» Ryder announces his retirement

After a nearly 14-year pro boxing career, John «Gorilla» Ryder has decided to hang up his gloves. In his last two fights, he fought Mexican boxing icons Saul Alvarez and Jaime Munguia.

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Here is his official statement.

"It is with a heavy heart that I have come to the decision to hang up my gloves and retire from professional boxing.

I've been absolutely blessed to have the most amazing career over the past 14 years. Starting in Bethnal Green in 2010 and ending in Phoenix, Arizona.

I've been lucky enough to box everywhere from the 02 Arena, T-Mobile in Vegas, Alexandra Palace, Manchester Arena to Guadalajara in Mexico. For a boy from Islington, it's been some run.

Although I didn't manage to win that world title, I've achieved and experienced more than I could ever have imagined when I first put on a pair of boxing gloves and I wouldn't change that for any belt.

And of course, my loving family, my partner Nancy, kids Heidi and Brody, who have given me the strongest 'why' possible over the last decade in this sport. I'm so blessed to have you all in my corner.

Finally, although my professional career as a boxer is now over, the sport won't be able to get rid of me that easily and I look forward to officially starting my new career as a coach working alongside Tony at the Matchroom Gym very shortly. There's no place like home.

Thanks again,
John 'The Gorilla' Ryder."

John «Gorilla» Ryder announces his retirement

After a nearly 14-year pro boxing career, John «Gorilla» Ryder has decided to hang up his gloves. In his last two fights, he fought Mexican boxing icons Saul Alvarez and Jaime Munguia.

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