May 3, 2018 · Rio Ferdinand retires from boxing before first fight after being denied licence The former footballer, who has been "training 4-5 times a week", says he is hanging up his gloves with a "heavy heart".

May 18, 2024 · Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand offered an insight into the lengths he went to become a professional boxer, before the British Boxing Board of Control ended his dream. Had things been...

Jul 22, 2022 · Ferdinand aimed to emulate ex-Birmingham City and Sheffield United man Curtis Woodhouse, who won a British title during his career in pugilism.

May 3, 2018 · Rio Ferdinand has confirmed he is hanging up his boxing gloves, despite not having a single professional fight. The former Manchester United defender announced back in September his plans to step...

Rio Gavin Ferdinand OBE (born 7 November 1978) is an English former professional footballer who played as a centre-back, and is now a television pundit for TNT Sports. He played 81 times for the England national team between 1997 and 2011, and …

Oct 2, 2017 · RIO FERDINAND has revealed he will have just ONE fight in his professional boxing career. The Manchester United and England hero has announced a controversial move into professional boxing –...

Nov 7, 2017 · The veteran quickly backtracked when some current and former fighters raised eyebrows. But confirming one fight could lead to more in the future.

May 3, 2018 · Former England football captain Rio Ferdinand has announced he has not been granted a professional boxing licence despite his intentions to enter a ring and make his debut as a fighter.

Oct 2, 2017 · Rio Ferdinand has revealed his ambition in boxing stretches little further than having one fight. The former Manchester United and England defender announced last month he is …

May 3, 2018 · Rio Ferdinand has retired from boxing before he has even fought a bout after being refused a professional licence. After notifying the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBoC) of his "intention...