IN THE RED CORNER
British boxer trains with Man Utd stars in pre-season and asks ‘too late for a career change?’
Boxer joined in a training session as the side staged a friendly match against Prem rivals Arsenal
MANCHESTER UNITED stars were put through their paces in pre-season training by boxing star Chris Eubank Jr.
The massive Red Devils fan flew from Las Vegas to Los Angeles to meet up with the Premier League side.
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And he joined in work-outs as the team prepared for the new season.
Snaps showed the boxer posing up with United stars including Mason Mount and Marcus Rashford.
The fighter quipped online: “Too late for a career change? Put me in coach!”
And he joined in a training session as the side staged a friendly match against Prem rivals Arsenal.
Last year, asked about his love of Manchester United, Eubank said: “I know these guys, I’ve followed them for years. They’re a great bunch of boys. I’m close with a few of them.
“We’re athletes and they appreciate the things that I do in the boxing ring. We all know how hard and dedicated you have to be to make it to the top.
"These guys are at the top of their sport, so we vibe with each other. The energy is very exciting.”
Eubank, 34, has been out of the ring since he beat Liam Smith in a rematch last September.
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