Ferdinand insists he is not disrespecting boxing by aiming to fight as a professional OnEditionIt was, Rio Ferdinand said, “a quick yes”. The former England defender had not just been asked to appear on Blue Peter nor Celebrity Masterchef. He had been asked to get into a ring and take a punch from a professional boxer. He misses life with a competitive edge and he has a void to fill following the death of his wife two years ago. Ferdinand has been accused of underestimating the sport OnEdition“I’ve been through quite a few things in my life and this is a way of…

Source: The Times September 19, 2017 16:07 UTC