“having been defeated three times in a row the boxer decided to give up fighting.” means: _________

A. He decided to give up fighting although he was defeated three times in a row.

B. He decided to give up fighting after he had been defeated three times in a row.

C. As he had decided to give up fighting, he was defeated three times in a row.

D. He decided to give up fighting, so he was defeated three times in a row