Former Super Featherweight Champion Jamel Herring has decided to call it quits after suffering the fourth defeat of his professional career earlier this month.
“I love this sport, but I owe it to my family to quit putting them through these moments,” Herring tweeted.
“Thank you all, whether you were with or against me. You made me who I am, but it’s time. Semper Fi, salute.”
Herring is a decorated amateur and the captain of the 2012 U.S. Men’s Olympic Boxing Team. While no fighter on the men’s side picked up a medal in London, Herring, Errol Spence Jr., Joseph “JoJo” Diaz Jr., Jose Ramirez and Rau’shee Warren all picked up world titles as professionals. In 27 professional bouts, Herring picked up 23 victories, 11 knockouts and the WBO Super Featherweight Championship. He was able to defend his title three times before suffering the third defeat of his career in late 2021.
Herring is not leaving the sport completely. The U.S. Marine Corps Veteran has expressed an interest in pursuing a broadcasting career.
“Good career by Jamel Herring if that is the last fight. Can hold his head up high and call himself a legitimate former world champion. Also has a future in broadcasting I think,” Mark Ortega of FOX tweeted.
“Jamel Herring has a future in broadcasting ahead of him. A champion in and out of the ring with an exemplary level of professionalism & class,” Jake Gould of NFL added.
Fighter. Marine. Hero.
Salute on an incredible career, @JamelHerring ? pic.twitter.com/JYWeTW8OsU
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) May 25, 2022
