Man Utd legend Patrice Evra ‘set for boxing match on undercard of World’s Scariest Man vs Iranian Hulk fight’
MANCHESTER UNITED legend Patrice Evra has turned his hand to boxing.
The 40-year-old, who retired from football in 2019, will feature as the chief support to Martyn Ford vs Sajad Gharibi at the 02 Arena on April 2.
The main event is being dubbed World's Scariest Man vs Iranian Hulk as the two bodybuilders go toe-to-toe in the ring.
As reported by The Mirror, Evra's opponent has not yet been announced.
Also featuring on the card will be another former footballer in ex-Spurs man Jamie O'Hara.
He is set to take on Katie Price's ex-boyfriend Kris Boyson.
Love Island star Jack Fincham and Scottish comedian and actor James English will also fight on the show.
In his Instagram post announcing the event, Ford told his 3.1million followers: "The O2 is BOOKED.
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"I would absolutely LOVE to put on an event you guys will NEVER forget, this to me is very personal …. things have been said that can't be taken back, by numerous people in his circle.
"I will release exactly what at the press conference and YOU will see just why this is so personal to me.
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"I can't promise you the most technical fight in the world BUT I will promise you that I will bring my absolute EVERYTHING and turn this into an EVENT you will NEVER forget.
"I would absolutely love to pack this arena out and have 20k screaming friends and family show this guy EXACTLY what it means to be strong enough to stand up for what you believe in.
"I can't thank you enough for all the support with this, I really can't."
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