Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand decided to start a boxing career.
He accepted Betfair’s “Defender to Contender” challenge and will take part in professional fights.
The 38-year-old former footballer announced his plans today. Ferdinand described boxing as “an amazing sport for the mind and the body”.
“I have always had a passion for it and this challenge is the perfect opportunity to show people what’s possible. It’s a challenge I’m not taking lightly, clearly not everyone can become a professional boxer, but with the team of experts Betfair are putting together and the drive I have to succeed, anything is possible,” said Ferdinand.
Ferdinand will train until he receives a British Boxing Board of Control license, then compete for a title belt.
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