James DeGale has announced his retirement following his unanimous points defeat by Chris Eubank Jr.
The 33-year-old is a two-time world champion and 2008 Olympic champion and is the first British boxer to win both an Olympic gold medal and a professional world title.
DeGale said in a statement: "Today marks 10 years since my professional debut fight on February 28, 2009 and today is the day I am announcing my retirement from boxing.
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