Anthony Fitzgerald Calls Time On Pro Career
By Elliot Foster
Anthony Fitzgerald has called time on his career in the boxing ring with immediate effect.
The Dubliner, who was known as ‘The Pride’, ends his career with a respectable 18-8 ledger and bows out on the back of a loss over six rounds to Adam Jones back in September.
Fitzgerald had been set to make his return to the scene of his last victory –– over Kieron Gray at the National Stadium last July –– earlier this month, as part of the ‘Clash of Clans’ card hosted by MGM Promotions, in association with Queensberry Promotions, but that plan was scratched after the show was called off just over 24 hours earlier because of a shooting incident.
His last major fight –– a one-round demolition at the hands of Gary ‘Spike’ O’Sullivan back in November, 2014 –– ended in brutal defeat, but ‘Fitzer’, who made his professional debut back in October, 2008, will always be remembered for his toughness.
“After long talks with my kids, my girlfriend and family, I’ve decided to hang up my gloves,” the 30-year-old wrote on Facebook.
“I’d like to thank every one from the bottom of my heart for all the support through my ups and downs.
“I’ve made some great friends and memories that will stay with me forever.”
Fitzgerald, who boxed out of Crumlin under Phil Sutcliffe for much of his career before moving on to train at and be managed by MGM Marbella, won the Irish title, the World Boxing Federation Inter-Continental title and the now-extinct European Boxing Association title during his seven-year career.
