Isaac Dogboe announces retirement from boxing after 13-year career

Ghana's boxing sensation Isaac "The Royal Storm" Dogboe has announced his retirement from professional boxing after a stellar 13-year career. The country's youngest ever world champion claimed his WBO super-bantamweight title in 2018 at the tender age of 23, holding two major world belts across super-bantamweight and featherweight during his prime.

Dogboe began his professional career in 2013 and rapidly gained a reputation as one of Africa's most thrilling fighters, with several notable victories over former world champions and contenders. He concluded his career with an impressive record of 28 wins, 4 losses, and 17 knockouts, culminating in a loss to Nick Ball in March 2024's WBC featherweight title eliminator, which he lost by unanimous decision.

In his retirement announcement, Dogboe expressed his gratitude for giving his all to the sport, having sacrificed a great deal and reached the pinnacle of his sport. He also thanked his fans, family, trainers, and promoters who had supported him from his hometown of Accra to the big stages around the world. Dogboe's legacy extends beyond his record-breaking achievements, as he became Ghana's youngest world champion in 2018, inspiring a new generation of fighters and raising the profile of boxing in his home country.

While he will not be competing again, Dogboe plans to continue his involvement in the sport through mentorship and development initiatives back home in Ghana.