Delicious Orie has hung up his boxing gloves for good - but what's next? The Moscow-born British boxer who stunned the sporting world by claiming gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and then following it up with a European Games title in 2023, has traded his corner man's cry of 'let's go!' for a new career as a financial advisor. And it's a move that promises to pack just as much punch.
It may seem like a short and sweet boxing career - Orie retired after just one pro fight last April, when he outclassed Milos Veletic in the Co-op Live arena with a devastating four-round knockout. And despite being courted by some of the biggest names in British boxing, including Matchroom's Eddie Hearn, Orie has decided to call time on his days as a pugilist.
So what sparked this change of heart? The 29-year-old reveals that the gruelling training regime and constant pressure to perform no longer held any allure for him. "I just didn't have that fire in my belly anymore," he admits. Instead, Orie is focusing on becoming a financial advisor - and fast! He's already wrapped up his exams and is set to use his platform to spread the word about slow and steady wealth creation, as opposed to the 'lavish living' often peddled online.
Orie also takes aim at the darker side of professional boxing, dubbing it the "Wild West" due to its lack of transparency and regulation. He speaks from experience, having navigated a complex web of promoters, managers and financial deals during his time in the sport. But with good people behind him, Orie is clear that he's been fortunate - and now he wants to use his voice to warn others about the dangers of getting caught up in quick fixes and instant wealth.
So what's next for Delicious Orie? He'll be keeping a foot in the boxing world as part of TNT Sports' coverage of this year's Commonwealth Games, but don't expect him to be lacing up his gloves anytime soon. Instead, he'll be using his platform to champion a new message - one that's all about hard work, patience and building a brighter financial future.