Mon. Apr 6th, 2026

Delicious Orie: “I Would Have Been a Miserable World Champion”

Boxing star Delicious Orie has opened up to BBC Breakfast about his surprising decision to retire from the sport. Orie confessed that his retirement stemmed from a deep-seated fear of ultimately becoming a ‘very depressed, sad, and miserable world champion’ had he continued his fighting career.

By Jack Thornley

Jack Thornley is a passionate MMA journalist based in Bristol. With over a decade covering everything from local amateur bouts to international UFC events, Jack brings an insider's perspective to his articles. His candid interviews with fighters reveal the human stories behind the combat.

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