Hull boxer Luke Campbell retires

After a lot of thought he says now is the time to hang up his gloves

Luke Campbell
Author: Charlotte FoleyPublished 30th Jul 2021
Last updated 30th Jul 2021

Boxing has been a part of his life for 20 years and today Hull boxer Luke Campbell has announced his retirement.

The 33-year-old said after a lot of thought and reflection now is the right time to hang up his gloves.

The lightweight won Olympic gold at London 2012 in front of home support and his family which he says was his dream.

As a professional Campbell fell short of becoming a world champion, losing fights to Jorge Linares and Vasiliy Lomachenko.

He made his retirement announcement on Twitter: