Rio Ferdinand to announce tomorrow he's going to become a professional boxer

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scamander

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• Sep 20, 2017

• #41

Years ago I remember reading an article about the rise in suicides amongst ex-county cricket players. It pointed to the fact that many couldn't adapt to life away from the changing room.

I wonder if there's something similar going on here. Rio was lauded for much of his playing career and now away from it all he might be missing the attention and adulation in a sporting context. Boxing is an easy fit for this and it's also lucrative.

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Kerching.

 

neilbard

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• Sep 20, 2017

• #42

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Ninja Elephant

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• Sep 20, 2017

• #43

I really have little interest in boxing, but I'm going to be paying attention to Rio's journey. He looks in good shape for it, and he's got plenty of motivation behind him.

 

Is it PotG?

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Sussex by the Sea

• Sep 20, 2017

• #44

Not a fan of 'The Noble Art' nor a fan of Ferdinand.

Whatever.

 

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Cheeky Monkey

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• Sep 20, 2017

• #45

Just adding my 'I can't see the appeal of watching boxing' in support of the two posts above. Cheers.

 

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pearl

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• Sep 20, 2017

• #46

marlowe said:

I'm not sure that makes him racist. He was pissed off with Ashley Cole after he stood up for John Terry in court who had called Rio's cousin Anton a "f*****g black c**t. Not only had Cole been a childhood friend of Ferdinand but he also interpreted Cole's support of Terry as being a betrayal of his own ethnicity as well as their friendship.

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I thought Anton was Rio's brother?

 

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rippleman

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• Sep 20, 2017

• #47

To start pro boxing at his age probably isn't going to end well.

If he gets in the ring with a journeyman 2 stones lighter it will be a farce. If he fights a seasoned professional he will get sparked out.

Think of the kids Rio. Don't do it. There are plenty of other ways to earn a crust.

 

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pearl

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• Sep 20, 2017

• #48

rippleman said:

To start pro boxing at his age probably isn't going to end well.

If he gets in the ring with a journeyman 2 stones lighter it will be a farce. If he fights a seasoned professional he will get sparked out.

Think of the kids Rio. Don't do it. There are plenty of other ways to earn a crust.

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agree!

 

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marlowe

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• Sep 20, 2017

• #49

pearl said:

I thought Anton was Rio's brother?

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You're right. He's the cousin of Les. I knew a cousin came into it somewhere and had forgotten about Les.

 

alfredmizen

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Mar 11, 2015

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• Sep 21, 2017

• #50

marlowe said:

I'm not sure that makes him racist. He was pissed off with Ashley Cole after he stood up for John Terry in court who had called Rio's cousin Anton a "f*****g black c**t. Not only had Cole been a childhood friend of Ferdinand but he also interpreted Cole's support of Terry as being a betrayal of his own ethnicity as well as their friendship.

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Yes, racism.

 

beorhthelm

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Jul 21, 2003

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• Sep 21, 2017

• #51

rippleman said:

Think of the kids Rio. Don't do it. There are plenty of other ways to earn a crust.

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tbf, i dont think he's doing it for the money, though he'll take any on offer.