Nigel Wright retires

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by chatty, Jan 23, 2012.


  1. chatty

    chatty Boxing Addict Full Member

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    +Just saw his Facebook status - not sure if this has been reported but didn't see a thread on it:

    I've had the most disappointing news in my life found out a couple of weeks ago that I can't fight anymore i have avoided telling anyone coz I can't accept it I'm in the form of my life on the verge of winning the British title and they have took it all away from me I'm absolutely gutted


    It's unfortunate for Nigel who was scheduled to fight Ashley Theopane for the British title back in December but pulled pulled out due to injury (the same one that has retired him I presume).

    Still though he did very well winning an English title outright and shared the ring with a lot of good boxers including Ajose Olusegun, Alex Arthur and Paul McClosky.

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  2. antcull

    antcull Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Terrible news, he was always a guy that you could trust to give a fight to the top boys in the division domestically.

    Best of luck to him.
     
  3. SkillspayBills

    SkillspayBills Mandanda Running E-Pen Full Member

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    Real Shame i remember when his career had a mid slump and then he seemed to pick it back up and right when he got things going again he has to retire. Shame..
     
  4. HMSTempleGarden

    HMSTempleGarden Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    what forced the retirement?
     
  5. SkillspayBills

    SkillspayBills Mandanda Running E-Pen Full Member

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    He was to face Theophane for British title and believe there was complications in his Medical.
     
  6. LHL

    LHL Captain Freedom Full Member

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    Was always good to watch. Went on a slump after getting on the wrong side of bad judging against Daws the 2nd time. I thought he took that close but clear.

    Was good to see him come back with that win over Arthur and I think he would of been a tough opponent for Theophane. Hope he recovers
     
  7. HMSTempleGarden

    HMSTempleGarden Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yeah I knew that mate but I wondering what the medical issue was.
     
  8. SkillspayBills

    SkillspayBills Mandanda Running E-Pen Full Member

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    Oh Ok, I'd suspect something with brain. Maybe like Jamie Moore..
     
  9. BoxingAnalyst

    BoxingAnalyst Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    Got to feel for Nigel! Terrible news.
     
  10. tdw

    tdw Active Member Full Member

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    Sad to hear but if it's a medical issue at least they've diagnosed it before a fight rather than after
     
  11. brown bomber

    brown bomber 2010 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    Tremendous fighter this news makes me feel old