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Boxing – Andy Ruiz Jr & Anthony Joshua public Work Outs – The Public Investment Fund Office Complex, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – December 3, 2019 Alexander Povetkin during the work out Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
Russian boxer Alexander Povetkin said on Sunday he was retiring, citing lingering injuries that require treatment.
The 41-year-old was the 2004 Olympic super-heavyweight gold medallist before turning professional. He held the World Boxing Association (WBA) world heavyweight title between 2011 and 2013.
Povetkin had 36 wins, three losses and one draw in his professional…
