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Essex-born boxer Nina Hughes has announced her retirement. The former WBA female bantamweight world champion announced her decision on social media after winning a fight over Bank Holiday Weekend at York Hall, despite being put on the canvas for the first time in her career. In a statement, the 42-year-old said: 'Halfway through the fight, I realised something - I didn't really want to be there. The hunger and desire just wasn't there like it used to be. "I've had a great career. Becoming WBA world champion in Dubai at 40, in 5 fights and under a year, against all odds - nothing will top that. "At 42, I planned to retire at the end of the year with one last big fight but after that performance I know it's time to hang up the gloves and go out on a win and move on to the next chapter in life whatever that may be." Hughes told 麻豆社 Essex Breakfast host Sonia Watson said it was "a nice way to go out" in front of her family.
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