Ex-world champ Scott Quigg retires from boxing aged 31 after shock Jono Carroll defeat

SCOTT QUIGG has announced his retirement following his shock defeat to unfancied Jono Carroll on Saturday.

The 31-year-old former world champion was dominated at Manchester Arena in front of his home crowd before his corner threw in the towel in round eleven.

After stepping up to super featherweight, he was hoping to set up another world title shot but he struggled against the Irish southpaw, 27.

Now Quigg has taken to Instagram to announce he is hanging up the gloves for good following the disappointment.

The Bury-born boxer said: “Unfortunately last night wasn’t my night and it showed me it was time to call it a day! It’s been a great journey & I couldn’t of given the sport anymore and it’s been a pleasure working alongside @eddiehearn

“I’ve achieved everything my desire dedication and ability would take me to and I can walk away with my head held high! Thank you to everyone for the tremendous support over the years #teamquigg #noregrets #Repost @eddiehearn.

I’ve achieved everything my desire dedication and ability would take me to and I can walk away with my head held high.

Scott Quigg

“After the fourth round, it didn't feel like it was there, I was just chasing it. But no excuses, the better man won and fair play to him.

“I'm a realist, I don't kid anyone. I believe at my peak, I would have won this, no problem, and that's taking nothing away from Jono. In my day I believe he wouldn't have lived with me.

“On this performance and how I felt, I don't know if there's much left, to be honest.”

Quigg defended his WBA 122lb title six times, four in Manchester, but lost it four years ago to Carl Frampton.

He moved up to featherweight after linking up with legendary US trainer Freddie Coach and faced Oscar Valdez in March 2018 but missed weight.

That meant the Mexican’s strap was not on the line, but Quigg lost out via unanimous decision after a brutal fight.

He bounced back with a win over Mario Briones later in the year in what was his last outing until Carroll after linking back up with his old trainer Joe Gallagher.

Following his defeat on Saturday, Quigg said: “I couldn't have achieved any more because I gave it everything; I cut no corners, I gave it 150 per cent. I've been world champion, I've had a great career.

“I've been here, sold out arenas. There's no place I would rather have boxed and if this is it then thank you to everyone who has come out to support me throughout my career.”