Comments Thread For: Hozumi Hasegawa in Shock Retirement, Won't Defend WBC Belt

[Zaroku]

He'll be a boxing analyst and get paid for showing up in silly Japanese game shows. He will do alright for himself.

[glenn mcrory]

Boo! I wanted to see him retire Rey Vargas.
I was looking forward to it. But no loss.
Vargas will get sparked out soon enough.

[285Kid]

Eddie Hearn will work his magic to get Scott Quigg in the champion shot next

[Mr. Objectivity]

well earned retirement. good luck champ. much respect

[Mick Higgs]

Under WBC rules it looks like Rey Vargas VS Gavin McDonnell for the vacant title then!

[BattleAxePurist]

Not really shocking he only came back to win a title had already retired once

[Larry the boss]

Always good when fighters leave on top

[BennyST]

Hasegawa was a solid fighter throughout his career, 3 divisions regardless of comp is something to brag about. I wish he would have challeneged himself more and came to America. He was a fun boxer to watch. Wish him the best!

America isn't the big challenge in those divisions. Japan, Mexico etc are. He challenged himself throughout his whole career and had some great wins over some of the best opponents of his era, especially the Sahaprom win in his first title.

Anyway, great career and a great fighter. Glad he went out on top.

[ippo]

a great way to retire.Good luck in what you do after.The Japanese Ace

[Keleneki]

Good job, champion! Enjoy your retirement!