Andy Lee hangs up gloves after satisfying title hunger

Andy Lee has announced his retirement from boxing after a much-admired career in both the amateur and pro ranks.

The Limerick southpaw confirmed last night that he was throwing in the towel after 16 years competing at the top in both codes.

Middleweight Lee had been hoping to get one last big fight before hanging up his gloves but decided to call it quits and reckons that fighters have to be hungry.