Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand is launching a new career as a professional boxer, two years after he retired from football.
Ferdinand says he is doing this because it is a challenge, he has won many titles as a footballer and now aims to win a belt.
It's happening... Can’t wait to get started with the team @betfair have put together, @richiewoodhall and @meldeane 🥊 #DefenderToContender pic.twitter.com/s6AmLRo7DN
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) September 19, 2017
He has posted several social media videos in recent months showing him boxing and British and unified world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has offered to spar with Ferdinand.
Nice one Mr @frankbrunoboxer the Legend!👊🏽 https://t.co/ICyBXKe4OT
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) September 19, 2017
Ferdinand won 6 English Premier League titles with United
Meanwhile, Ferdinand’s former team Manchester United will play Southampton at 2am Sunday in the English Premier League.
Source: BBC
