Jorge Linares Announces Retirement; Three Weight Division Champ Ends 21 Years of Decorative Professional Career Following Loss to Jack Catterall

The brilliant Venezuelan fighter, Jorge Linares, has announced retirement. In a 12-round junior welterweight fight held in Liverpool, England, Jack Catterall secured a unanimous decision victory over Linares. Catterall, with a record of 28-1 and 13 knockouts, made a significant impact in Round 5. He stunned Linares with a powerful left hand, causing Linares to grab the ropes for support.

Catterall seemed to hurt him multiple times throughout the match. However, Linares, who had been TKO’d in his last two fights, managed to avoid the risk of being stopped. After this bout, Linares announced his retirement. Let us hear what Linares had to say after his last boxing match.

Jorge Linares excited to go back to his family

Linares was happy to be retiring after doing his best to build an impressionable career. His loss does not seem to bother him. With 56 fights to his name, Linares is content with how much he has achieved and has nothing more to prove. “I’m super happy. I don’t need to show anybody who I am. I made a lot of good fights, you know 56 fights in my career, so I don’t need to show anybody who I am. So I come here in a good way. I made a beautiful show,” said Linares. According to him, he was happy to have put on a good show for his fans.

Linares lauded Catterall for his punching style. This was not the only opponent he spoke about. He cheered Luke Campbell on, calling him a world champion. He thanked everyone who had made his fights possible. Linares is elated to go back to his country and to his wife and family.

Jorge Linares’ journey so far

Jorge Linares, born in Venezuela in 1985, started his boxing career in Japan at the age of 17. After a series of victories in regional titles, he won the WBC featherweight title in 2007 and later moved up to super featherweight, clinching the WBA title. Despite a setback with a loss, he made a comeback in 2010, only to face defeats again. Linares took a break, returning in 2012 with a win. He earned another chance at the WBC lightweight title, winning it in 2014.

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Linares successfully defended the title twice and later added the WBA and The Ring lightweight titles to his accolades, defeating Anthony Crolla. His journey showcases his resilience, bouncing back from losses to become a multi-title champion in the lightweight division.

So, this is where the extraordinary fighter decides to put an end to his 21-year-long career. Will you miss seeing him punch down his rivals in the ring? Let us know in the comments.

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