Oleksandr Gvozdyk Announces Retirement

[Southpawology]

Damn. Beterbiev took the fight out of gvozdyk. You could actually see his will and determination leave his soul during that fight.

[KTFOKING]

WTF? He just said he wanted a Beterbiev rematch?

I don't think he wanted that ever again. He just knows it is a terrible match up and he has to go through hell and back just to survive. Beterbiev has his number.

Gvozdyk though is 33 years old. You see fighters fighting in their late 30s or even in their 40s now a days, but 33 years old while fighting his entire life is VERY taxing to the body and mind. I believe he has a young family as well so he wants to spend time with them. Gvozdyk doesn't have many professional fights and just got on the world scene recently so it seems like the retirement came quick, but really that is not the case.

Again, good for him. Became a world champion and made some solid money.

[BM dnobagaV]

Good luck champ.

I argue he could still beat Beterbiev, just needs a better game plan.

['b']

WTF? Wow...this is crazy. Easily the 2nd best LHW...

[MulaKO]

WTF? Wow...this is crazy. Easily the 2nd best LHW...

Your definitely right

[Pigeons]

Wasn't he hospitalized after the Beterbiev fight? Wonder if it has something to do with that.

[Thraxox]

WTF? Was not expecting that. I he has a lot more to offer.

Gvozdyk was an interesting case, according to accomplishment, he was the least skilled of his 3 Ukranian brothers, but his division is the hardest to contest to and still had once been the no.1 in his division.

[4truth]

According to his manager, if Gvozdyk could get the Beterbiev rematch, he might reconsider.

[Santa_]

He must have heard Chavez Jr was returning to the division.

[MulaKO]

According to his manager, if Gvozdyk could get the Beterbiev rematch, he might reconsider.

Looking for a payout or a confirmation to retire ?
Beterbiev would put him out earlier than the last time around
Just think Artur has his number