British former undisputed world champion announces shock retirement aged 34 only two months after last fight
The Scottish star once held all four undisputed title in the 140lb super-lightweight division.
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But he was beaten by Ekow Essuman in his return to the ring and welterweight debut in May.
And after three losses in a row, the British boxing star has announced his retirement.
He captioned the post: "End of an era. I have lived my dream for the last 10 years & conquered Mount Everest.
"Thank you to every single one of you for the support through what has been this mad rollercoaster of a journey.
"Boxing is all I've ever known but now let's see what life has to offer on the other side of the ropes."
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