Former World Champion Boxer Oleksandr Gvozdyk Retires
- The former world light heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Gvozdyk has retired, his manager said.
- Egis Klimas wrote on Instagram that “he is retiring” and wished the 33-year-old Ukrainian luck in his new career.
- Gvozdyk won the WBC title in December 2018 when he knocked out Adonis Stevenson, who had held the belt for five years. His Canadian opponent suffered a brain injury in the fight in Quebec which left him needing surgery and long-term care.
- Gvozdyk retained the belt in his first title defense when Doudou Ngumbu suffered a leg injury, but lost it last year in a stoppage loss to Russian fighter Artur Beterbiev. That was Gvozdyk”s only loss of a 17-1 pro career.
- Gvozdyk also won a bronze medal for Ukraine at light heavyweight at the 2012 Olympics.
- Gvozdyk has previously spoken of his interest in moving into business and told Ukrainian website Tribuna last year that he would “never say never” to politics.
About Ukraine-
Ukraine is a large country in Eastern Europe known for its Orthodox churches, Black Sea coastline and forested mountains. Its capital, Kiev, features the gold-domed St. Sophia’s Cathedral, with 11th-century mosaics and frescoes. Overlooking the Dnieper River is the Kiev Pechersk Lavra monastery complex, a Christian pilgrimage site housing Scythian tomb relics and catacombs containing mummified Orthodox monks.
- Capital– Kyjv
- Currency– Ukraininan Hryvnia
- President– Volodymyr Zelensky
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