Former England football captain Rio Ferdinand confirms boxing switchFormer England captain Rio Ferdinand says his move into boxing is no circus. When Rio Ferdinand hung up his boots two years ago, a career competing in sports appeared over. Only television punditry kept the former Manchester United and England captain in football. "I've got the utmost respect for the boxing fraternity and I'm not saying I'm going to be a world champion," Ferdinand said. "I'm saying there are loads of hurdles to get over and I'm going to meet them head on."

Source: Stuff September 19, 2017 07:50 UTC