Photo: Tom Pennington/GettyOn Tuesday, boxer Mikey Garcia announced his retirement at the age of 34.The formerworld champion’s brother and trainer, Robert Garcia, gave a statement toESPNconfirming the retirement and praising Garcia’s accomplishments.“My brother Mikey had a great boxing career,” he began. “Becoming a five-time champion of the world in four divisions is something very few have done. I am very proud of my brother for everything he accomplished in boxing. Now it’s time for him to enjoy his life together with his family and loved ones.“Standing at 5'6”, the SoCal nativebecame a championacross four different divisions (including featherweight, super featherweight, light welterweight and lightweight) during his career.RELATED VIDEO: Man Uses Boxing As Rehabilitation After Gunshot WoundGarcia’s career began at the age of 20, and since then he has gained an almost perfect record. After 42 professional matches, Garcia hangs up the gloves with a 40-2-0 record. 17 out of his first 20 matches were knockouts, which ultimately became 30 out of 40 throughout his career.Twenty-0 in his first twenty fights, Garcia entered the game strong, and is leaving with even more accomplishments under his belt, or belts.Garcia subtly noted his retirement newson Instagram, changing his bio to “Retired World Champ.”
Photo: Tom Pennington/Getty
On Tuesday, boxer Mikey Garcia announced his retirement at the age of 34.The formerworld champion’s brother and trainer, Robert Garcia, gave a statement toESPNconfirming the retirement and praising Garcia’s accomplishments.“My brother Mikey had a great boxing career,” he began. “Becoming a five-time champion of the world in four divisions is something very few have done. I am very proud of my brother for everything he accomplished in boxing. Now it’s time for him to enjoy his life together with his family and loved ones.“Standing at 5'6”, the SoCal nativebecame a championacross four different divisions (including featherweight, super featherweight, light welterweight and lightweight) during his career.RELATED VIDEO: Man Uses Boxing As Rehabilitation After Gunshot WoundGarcia’s career began at the age of 20, and since then he has gained an almost perfect record. After 42 professional matches, Garcia hangs up the gloves with a 40-2-0 record. 17 out of his first 20 matches were knockouts, which ultimately became 30 out of 40 throughout his career.Twenty-0 in his first twenty fights, Garcia entered the game strong, and is leaving with even more accomplishments under his belt, or belts.Garcia subtly noted his retirement newson Instagram, changing his bio to “Retired World Champ.”
On Tuesday, boxer Mikey Garcia announced his retirement at the age of 34.
The formerworld champion’s brother and trainer, Robert Garcia, gave a statement toESPNconfirming the retirement and praising Garcia’s accomplishments.
“My brother Mikey had a great boxing career,” he began. “Becoming a five-time champion of the world in four divisions is something very few have done. I am very proud of my brother for everything he accomplished in boxing. Now it’s time for him to enjoy his life together with his family and loved ones.”
Standing at 5'6”, the SoCal nativebecame a championacross four different divisions (including featherweight, super featherweight, light welterweight and lightweight) during his career.
RELATED VIDEO: Man Uses Boxing As Rehabilitation After Gunshot Wound
Garcia’s career began at the age of 20, and since then he has gained an almost perfect record. After 42 professional matches, Garcia hangs up the gloves with a 40-2-0 record. 17 out of his first 20 matches were knockouts, which ultimately became 30 out of 40 throughout his career.
Twenty-0 in his first twenty fights, Garcia entered the game strong, and is leaving with even more accomplishments under his belt, or belts.
Garcia subtly noted his retirement newson Instagram, changing his bio to “Retired World Champ.”
source: people.com
