Not for the first time, Anthony Mundine announced his retirement from boxing on Saturday night after suffering a brutal first-round loss to fellow Australian Michael Zerafa in Bendigo.
The former NRL star has now lost five of his last six fights, including three on the trot.
Mundine was knocked down in the opening minute of the WBA Oceania middleweight title bout.
The 45-year-old was in trouble again as Zerafa, 28, landed body and head shots at will before the referee stopped the bout with 51 seconds remaining in Round 1.
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“It definitely will be my last (fight),” Mundine said after his latest loss.
“That’s it for me … even if I won I would have still hung them up.
“I haven’t got the heart anymore to do it.”
Mundine also retired in the ring during his post-fight interview following his loss to John Wayne Parr 16 months ago.
If he sticks to his word this time around, Mundine will finish his career with a 48-11 record.
Meanwhile, Zerafa improved his career record to 28-4 with his 17th victory by knockout.
The Victorian used his interview immediately after the victory to once again call out Tim Tszyu.
“Excuse my French, but stop f***ing running,” Zerafa said.
“It’s time to fight. It’s the best match-up.
“… He’s running scared … I’m here, I’ve always been here, stop running.”
Tszyu is scheduled to face former two-time world title challenger Dennis Hogan in a super welterweight bout at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre on March 31.
