Robbie Davies Jr announced his retirement from boxing within an hour of being beaten by Pat McCormack on Saturday night. Davies Jr was retired from the fight after six rounds of boxing by McCormack at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester.

Coming into the bout, the huge Liverpool supporter from Kirkby spoke of his confidence at being able to cause an upset against the unbeaten McCormack. However, the former Team GB star looked levels above Davies Jr and it was in the third round when the 29-year-old from Sunderland began to turn the screw.

McCormack sent Davies Jr flying to the canvas when he caught him with a right hand before the Scouser was knocked down again seconds before the bell went for the end of the round. Davies Jr, to his credit, showed huge heart in round four, but he was once again forced to take a knee in round five after being caught by another right hand.

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Anthony Crolla, the 35-year-old's trainer, warned him prior to the sixth that he would need to see something big in the upcoming round or he would be pulling him out. But McCormack continued to dominate the contest, and it was little surprise that Crolla pulled his fighter out of the contest following the conclusion of the sixth round.

Taking to X in the immediate aftermath of the bout, Davies Jr confirmed his retirement from the sport. He wrote: “End of a era.. @PatMcCormack14 is one of the best skilled fighters I’ve had the pleasure to sharing the ring with.

“@MatchroomBoxing Thank you everyone. I’ve lived out my dream. 12 years Professional. Anyone, anywhere. Loved every minute of it. @ant_crolla.”

Then, in a separate post on Sunday morning, Davies Jr wrote on Instagram: “End of a era. I’d like to thank everyone who has played a part in my career. From promoters, manager’s, Coaches, team mates and most of all supporters. Tough old game this boxing but I’ve lived out my dream. From school my identity has been boxing, and I will forever be grateful for all that boxing has given me. The memories, security and friends for life.

“I pathed my own way in boxing with having very little experience and no credentials. Worked my way up through the small hall shows, leisure centre’s, dinner shows to eventually the biggest platforms in boxing. If I could give any advice to young pros starting out. Take risks, take the hard fights, go to there back yards, give it everything with no regrets, without risk there is no reward.

“20 years in boxing, National titles, to eventually flying round the world as a amateur with England. 12 years as a professional and I have loved every minute. Numerous titles including British, Commonwealth and European. Main events even fight of the year contenders.

“Boxing I hope you find a place for me on the outside of the ropes. You will forever be my life.”

Davies Jr retires from boxing with a record of 24 wins, 15 of those coming by way of knockout, and six defeats. He also held, at various points in his career, the British, Commonwealth and European light-welterweight titles.