Former British bantamweight champion Kash Farooq has been compelled to retire from boxing on the age of 26.
The Glasgow fighter has hung up his gloves due to “unexpected circumstances”.
The information was introduced by the St Andrews Sporting Membership, the place Farooq will now work as head of expertise.
An announcement learn: “It can come as a shock however as a result of unexpected circumstances, we remorse to announce that Kash Farooq is hanging up his gloves and retiring from skilled boxing.
“We’re actually honoured to have been given the privilege to information the bantamweight by means of his profession, from skilled debut in October 2015 to his ultimate struggle final August.
“Though ‘The Untouchable Kash Farooq’ retires from being a boxer, we’re excited to start this new chapter collectively.
Kash Farooq, left, with promoter Eddie Hearn and opponent Luis Castillo forward of what proved to be his ultimate struggle (John Walton/PA)
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“We might additionally prefer to take this chance to thank the British Boxing Board of Management and their assist on the matter.
“Their procedures provide as a safeguard safety and prevention to potential hurt, with the well being and security of the boxers being paramount always.”
Farooq received 16 of his 17 fights together with his solely defeat coming in opposition to Scottish rival Lee McGregor on a break up resolution following a British and Commonwealth title struggle.
The Pakistan-born fighter had beforehand received 4 British title fights and bounced again from the frustration of lacking out on the choice in opposition to McGregor, who’s now European champion.
Farooq received a WBA continental title, a WBC worldwide silver and a WBC worldwide belt in his ultimate three fights, the final of which got here in opposition to Luis Castillo in August final yr.
These three fights had been promoted by Matchroom Boxing, who handed on their greatest needs to their retiring fighter.
“Little doubt was destined for World honours,” a short assertion added on Twitter. “A superb fighter and high man.”
McGregor was “completely devastated” to listen to the information.
“We each helped one another a lot from sparring as amateurs to being concerned in among the finest fights Scotland has ever seen between two Scottish fighters,” he added on social media.
McGregor declared it was “heartbreaking” that they’d not get the much-touted rematch between the pair.
He added: “It was an honour to share the ring with you champ. I want you nothing however the very best.”
Kaynak: briturkish.com
