Belfast boxer Tyrone McKenna has announced his retirement from the sport aged 33 following Saturday’s defeat by Lewis Crocker at the SSE Arena.
McKenna made his professional debut in 2012 and ends his career with a record of 23 wins, four defeats and one draw.
“The one title no one will take any time soon is the hardest man in Ireland,” McKenna posted on Instagram.
“I can take a shot like no other man on this island.
“I set out to try and become the most entertaining man in Ireland, always taking the hardest fights put to me even when I didn’t have to.
“I had some amazing nights with you all – win, lose or draw. I hope I did you all proud.”
On the undercard ahead of Jordan Gill’s surprise victory over Belfast’s Michael Conlan, Crocker came out on top against McKenna, dominating throughout with a display of strong punching that led to a unanimous points victory.
