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Rocky Fielding retires at 35

former world champion Rocky Fielding (30-3, 18KO) announced his retirement from boxing.

The 35-year-old made a difficult decision after losing to Dan Azies in December.

Stocky’s Rocky released the following statement on January 12th: His boxing career spanned his 26 years, and he stepped into Stocky ABC Gym for soccer practice when he was 9 years old before winning his national title. Thanks to amateur clubs Stockbridge ABC, Salibury ABC and Rotunda ABC.

“I wouldn’t be where I am today without a man named Oliver Harrison. This man believed in me more than I believed in myself. He has helped me so much in and out of the ring. RIP Ol.

“I dreamed of becoming a world champion and fighting with Michael Buffer calling my name at Madison Square Garden.

“I finished my career with two great men, Jamie Moore and Nigel Travis. Two selfless men, more than coaches. Everything you did for me.” Thank you very much.

“Thank you to everyone who is part of the team. James Moreton, Elliot Hall, James Morehan, Paul O’Donnell nutritionist and S&C coach, and main man John Smogger Smith have been with me since I was 9. .

“Thank you to everyone I have trained with and sparred with more than I can mention. My mom, Jess, Ralphie, Romi, Rocky, my biggest supporters, my two brothers. , family, friends, everyone who went on trips and bought tickets, supported me over the years, and all the sponsors who helped me along the way.

“For life after boxing.”

Rocky lost his first British title challenge to Callum Smith in 2015 before going on a five-game winning streak from 2016-2018. This included a split his decision victory over John Ryder in 2017 to win the British title. At his Tyron Zeuge in Germany in 2018, Fielding won his second ‘world’ title for his WBA.

Fielding, who faced Canelo Alvarez at Madison Square Garden in December 2018 at the super-middleweight division, had the biggest fight of his career with his victory over Zage. Canelo bluntly destroyed him, knocking Fielding down once in round 1, again in round 2, and twice more in the third frame before the match was called off.

Fielding’s career never took off after that. He sat out 11 months before his return to training in his hometown of Liverpool, winning his three fights before losing to Prospect and top domestic light heavyweight Dan Azies last December. Fielding was unable to add weight to the fight and was stopped in the eighth round.

roll of honor

professional boxer champion
english champion
WBA International Champion
Two-time WBC International Champion
2x Commonwealth Champions
british champion
WBA World Champion