'45-Year-Old Firefighter Fighter' Shin Dong-guk Announces Retirement After Spectacular Victory: "Will Return to Duty as a Firefighter"... Veteran Park Min-su Also Leaves the Ring

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Road FC's 'Firefighter Fighter' Shin Dong-guk (45, Road FC Chungju) and 'Veteran' Park Min-su (35, Road FC Yeongju) are leaving the cage.

Shin Dong-guk and Park Min-su officially announced they will conclude their fighting careers after Gubnae ROAD FC 078, held on the 29th at Seoul Jangchung Gymnasium.

Debuting as a Road FC professional fighter in 2017, Shin Dong-guk left a strong impression by being introduced as a graduate of the Army Special Warfare Command's UDT training and an active firefighter. As a firefighter who won the 2009 Firefighter King Selection Contest, he earned the love of many fans with his aggressive striking inside the cage.

Born in 1981, Shin Dong-guk accepted a challenge from younger fighter Park Hyun-bin, born in 2002, and competed against him. From the first round, Shin poured everything into the fight alongside Park Hyun-bin and secured a TKO victory.

After the match, Shin Dong-guk calmly shared his thoughts: "I don't remember anything that happened from when the fight started until it ended. This was my 15th bout, and I felt as nervous and shaken as on my debut day. Hyun-bin didn't lose because he lacked skill; I believe today, fate favored me a little more, leading to a good result."

He continued, "After receiving the offer for this fight, I thought deeply. Hyun-bin came up with the justification that it was time for a generational change. This year marks my 10th year standing in the cage. Now, I decided to leave this place I love and return as a firefighter dedicated to protecting my beloved son, the nation, and its citizens, focusing solely on my duties. Regardless of today's result, I made up my mind to retire. I sincerely thank everyone who has watched over me and supported me." He then declared his retirement.

Park Min-su also announced his retirement. After losing by decision to junior fighter Choi Young-chan in Gubnae ROAD FC 078, he posted a retirement announcement on his social networking service (SNS) account.

Park Min-su wrote: "With this fight, my MMA career concludes with a record of 4 wins and 2 losses. I was not an extraordinary fighter, nor did I possess any special talents. However, I am not ashamed of every moment I spent as a fighter. There were many difficult times in each match, but I never stepped into the cage without proper preparation. I prepared to the best of my ability, gave my all in every moment, and did my utmost until the end. Although it ended in defeat, I have no regrets. My journey as a fighter ends here."

He added, "Moving forward, I will dedicate myself to creating stronger and more impressive fighters at the gym I operate. I aim to be a great mentor so that my students can achieve even what I could not. I sincerely thank everyone who has supported me as fighter Park Min-su. My professional MMA record of 4 wins and 2 losses may not have been flashy, but it was nothing to be ashamed of. My life as an MMA fighter ends here. Thank you." He also shared his future plans.

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