British super-middleweight John Ryder retires

British super-middleweight John Ryder announced his retirement from boxing after 13-year career.

35-year-old, who fought twice for world title and was twice interim titlist, suffered a stoppage defeat by Mexico’s Jaime Munguia on January 27.

Ryder retires with a record of 32 wins and seven defeats. He fought big names during career. Last year fought Saul “Canelo” Alvarez in Mexico for undisputed title in super-middleweight. Lost on points.

Ryder said it was with a “heavy heart” he had decided to stop fighting, but said he had enjoyed a “blessed” and “amazing” career.

“Starting in Bethnal Green in [September] 2010 and ending in Phoenix, Arizona. I’ve been lucky enough to box everywhere. For a boy from Islington, it’s been some run,” he said.

“Although I did not 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.”