Boxing - Andre Ward v Paul Smith - Oracle Arena, Oakland, California, United States of America - 20/6/15 Andre Ward celebrates with the belt after winning the fight Action Images via Reuters / Andrew Couldridge
(Reuters) - Unified light heavyweight world titleholder and former Olympic champion Andre Ward announced his retirement from boxing on Thursday.
The 33-year-old American, who is regarded by many as the best pound-for-pound boxer today, attributed both the physical demands of the sport and a waning desire to fight for his decision.
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