Rio Ferdinand to retrain as a professional boxer

Former England footballer will backed by betting firm Betfair

Rio Ferdinand boxing
Rio Ferdinand is embarking on a boxing career
(Image credit: Betfair/Twitter)

Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand has announced a change of sporting career… he is training to become a professional boxer.

The 38-year-old, who retired from football two years ago, will be backed by betting company Betfair as part of its ‘Defender to Contender’ project.

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