- The Associated Press
Undefeated champ Andre Ward retires, desire no longer there
Andre Ward decided to end his career on top. Ward announced Thursday he is retiring from boxing because he no longer has the desire to fight, leaving the sport at age 33 with an undefeated record and the light heavyweight championship. Ward released a statement on his website titled ''Mission
- The Associated Press
Heavyweight champ Parker hits the road to boost profile
Fresh from getting his chest waxed and boasting a slick new haircut, heavyweight champion Joseph Parker arrived in a tailored two-piece suit for a final news conference before the second defense of his WBO belt. The New Zealander certainly looks the part outside the ring going into Saturday's fight
AFPWeary light heavyweight king Ward quits
World light heavyweight champion Andre Ward announced his retirement from boxing on Thursday, saying his weary body could no longer put up with the physical demands of the sport. Ward, 33, is the reigning WBA, IBF and WBO champion and is widely regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the
