Egan retires from boxing after defeat to Ward

Irish Olympic silver medalist Ken Egan has announced his retirement from boxing.

Egan retires from boxing after defeat to Ward
Sat, 23 Feb, 2013 - 09:14

Irish Olympic silver medalist Ken Egan has announced his retirement from boxing.

The 31-year-old hero of the Beijing Olympics announced his decision in the ring last night after losing the light-heavyweight final to Joe Ward at the Elite National Boxing Championships.

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