‚Devastated‘ Glen Byrne Retires – Irish Boxing

A ‘devastated’ Glen Byrne has been pressured to retire.

The accidents sustained in his final battle imply he has been suggested towards competing within the ring once more. Certainly, he believes he would now not be cleared to commerce leather-based.

It’s a merciless end result contemplating how the harm materialised – Byrne was controversially denied a career-changing stoppage win earlier than finally struggling a heavy KO defeat that noticed him taken to hospital; nonetheless, true to his nature, he’s wanting towards the positives.

The 29-year-old, who was coached, managed and promoted by his brother Jay Byrne, is grateful he’s wholesome and grateful for his journey in boxing.

“The journey has come to an finish,” he stated on social media.

“Not in the way in which I ever wished, however sadly, after my final battle, I’m now not medically cleared to compete. The injury I suffered resulted in a bleed on my mind, and docs have suggested me to not proceed preventing. I’m devastated, to say the least, however I’m additionally very lucky that my accidents weren’t worse and that I’m in good well being.”

Byrne’s stint in professional boxing was temporary however entertaining. After graduating from the semi-pro circuit, he fought beneath his brother’s JB Promotions banner. He fought stay on DAZN, populated huge playing cards and challenged for the BUI Celtic title.

“Wanting again, I can solely be pleased with my profession – 9 fights, 7 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. I obtained to battle in venues I might solely have dreamed of: the 3Arena, SSE Area, Ulster Corridor, Manchester, and the Nationwide Stadium. Combating stay on TV a number of occasions was unbelievable, and co-main eventing on a Matchroom card is one thing I’ll always remember. Boxing began as a interest for me, however it’s one thing I at all times gave 100% to, and I really imagine I earned each alternative that got here my means,” he added earlier than paying homage to the affect of his huge brother.

“A giant thanks to Jay, who coached me from day one, believed in me, and helped create these alternatives. The numerous hours we put in collectively, whenever you look from my debut to my final battle, you’ll be able to see the enhancements and simply how good a coach he’s.”

We right here at Irish-boxing.com want to thank Glen Byrne for the leisure and the entry over time.