James Tennyson announces retirement from boxing

James Tennyson has announced his retirement from boxing.

The 28-year-old admitted it had been a "very tough decision" to call time on his career after over two decades in the sport.

A former European, British and Commonwealth champion and world title challenger, Tennyson enjoyed some big nights in the fight game.

With dynamite in his hands, there was a rarely a dull fight involving the Belfast fighter, but now he has decided to hang up the gloves for good.

He said in a statement posted on his social media: "Today i've made the decision to announce my retirement from boxing after an amazing 21 years training and fighting and living my dreams.

"I could never have imagined my life without boxing however after a well needed break and plenty of time to reflect on my career, life, my son James and my partner Oonagh I have made a very tough decision to call it a day.

"Having surpassed my expectations by achieving a lot more in boxing than what i could ever have imagined, starting as a young kid with a bad temper to fighting for world titles, packed arenas and winning eight titles along my journey.

"I started with a loyal team who included my manager and mentor Mark Dunlop and my coaches Tony Dunlop and Daniel Boyle and together we plotted and carried out some amazing victories in both the home and away corners and it is with great pride today we finish together.

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"A special mention must be given to Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Boxing, DAZN& Sky Sports who along with Mark and Paul McClean of A McCleans Bookmakers and Damian Auld of Auld Dental Laboratory & Ralph Mckay who helped guide my career and without them none of the above would have been