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Retirement

3 stories covering Retirement — news, results and analysis.

Edson Barboza in the octagon during his UFC career
UFC

Edson Barboza Walks Away at 40 After 15 Years and 33 UFC Fights

Barboza retires on a four-fight skid, but leaves with a 24-15 record, one of the sport's great highlight reels, and zero regrets.

Aug 20, 2026

Errol Spence Jr. and Tim Tszyu face off ahead of their bout in Sydney
Boxing

Errol Spence Retires After Losing Decision to Tim Tszyu in Sydney

Spence dropped a lopsided decision — 117-111 twice, 118-110 — and walked away at 36, ending a career that once ran through the welterweight top 10.

Jul 26, 2026

Errol Spence Jr in the ring during his comeback fight against Tim Tszyu
Boxing

Errol Spence Jr Retires at 28-2 After Losing to Tim Tszyu in Sydney

The former unified welterweight champ walked away for good after a wide decision loss in his first fight since 2023 — three years off the canvas.

Jul 26, 2026