James Tennyson has announced his retirement from boxing.
The 28-year-old admitted it had been a "very tough decision" to call time on his career after over two decades in the sport.
A former European, British and Commonwealth champion and world title challenger, Tennyson enjoyed some big nights in the fight game.
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With dynamite in his hands, there was a rarely a dull fight involving the Belfast fighter, but now he has decided to hang up the gloves for good.
He said in a statement posted on his social media: "Today i've made the decision to announce my retirement from boxing after an amazing 21 years training and fighting and living my dreams.
"I could never have imagined my life without boxing however after a well needed break and plenty of time to reflect on my career, life, my son James and my partner Oonagh I have made a very tough decision to call it a day.
"Having surpassed my expectations by achieving a lot more in boxing than what i could ever have imagined, starting as a young kid with a bad temper to fighting for world titles, packed arenas and winning eight titles along my journey.
"I started with a loyal team who included my manager and mentor Mark Dunlop and my coaches Tony Dunlop and Daniel Boyle and together we plotted and carried out some amazing victories in both the home and away corners and it is with great pride today we finish together.
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"A special mention must be given to Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Boxing, DAZN& Sky Sports who along with Mark and Paul McClean of A McCleans Bookmakers and Damian Auld of Auld Dental Laboratory & Ralph Mckay who helped guide my career and without them none of the above would have been possible."
Tennyson made his pro debut in 2012 against Fikret Remziev and went on to have 31 more bouts in the paid ranks.
The Belfast man finishes with a record of 28-4 with 24 of his wins coming by knockout.
Along the way he claimed eight titles including the European and Commonwealth super-featherweight belts, British lightweight title and the WBA International super-featherweight and lightweight straps.
He was also a two-time Irish super-featherweight champion.
He lost to Tevin Farmer for the IBF World super-featherweight title in 2018 in Boston.
His last fight was back in May last year, suffering a knockout loss to Jovanni Straffon in an IBO World lightweight title fight at Manchester Arena.
Despite those setbacks it was a hugely impressive career from Tennyson who entertained fans with some thrilling fights and nights.
He had been in training ahead of a planned comeback, but has now taken the decision to retire from the sport.
"My advice to any young person with ambition and drive would be, you will lose one hundred per cent of the chances you don't take in life, get a good team around you and chase your dreams," he added.
"Thanks for the support i have received from everyone over the years forever grateful for having you all as part of my journey."
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