Denis Lebedev calls it a career (VIDEO)

Former WBA “Super” and IBF world cruiserweight champion Denis Lebedev (32-2) is retiring from the pro boxing. The announcement was made by the 39-years-old Russian himself via Instagram.

 

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Пришло время расставаться с большим спортом. Как настоящий мужчина, муж и отец я обязан сконцентрироваться на своей большой семье и постараться как можно больше уделить внимание своим самым родным людям. Но жизнь не стоит на месте и вместе с вами мы будем делать большие и малые добрые дела для своей страны, для нашей молодёжи. Ведь это тоже моя семья И у нас все получиться! С большой любовью к вам Денис Лебедев!

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The Russian southpaw was one of the best fighters of his generation, winning 23 of his 32 wins via KO. Lebedev made his pro debut in 2001, needing only three fights to claim the Russian light heavyweight title.

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“The White Swan” was hoping to secure one last fight against former unified cruiserweight champ Oleksandr Usyk, but the Ukrainian boxer moved up to the heavyweight division. Then a planned fight with France’s Arsen Goulamirian was canceled last week, which obviously lead to the retirement decision.

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