Russian heavyweight boxer Alexander Povetkin has announced his retirement from boxing, citing lingering injuries that require treatment. He held the WBA world heavyweight title between 2011 and 2013. Povetkin had 36 wins, three losses and one draw in his professional career, including 25 knockouts. Dillian Whyte knocked out Povetkin in March after the Russian emphatically beat him last August for the WBC interim heavyweight title. Povetkin's manager said this year he was concerned about the boxer's health and was trying to convince him to retire.

Source: Sky sports June 13, 2021 19:07 UTC