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Rio Ferdinand is taking a punt on his health with boxing venture as he admits 'injury is definitely something I've thought about'

Daily Mail | September 19, 2017

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There was a feisty moment at York Hall when the grand old subject of money cropped up.

'Great question, you really lightened the mood with that one,' sneered the boxer to the journalist.

With that, he looked to the gambling exec in the next seat, one of the masterminds behind boxing's latest little romance.

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand is set to become a professional boxer
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand is set to become a professional boxer
The former England international has signed up to Betfair's 'Defender to Contender' challenge
The former England international has signed up to Betfair's 'Defender to Contender' challenge
Ferdinand made his name as a Premier League footballer but he will be taking on a new sport
Ferdinand made his name as a Premier League footballer but he will be taking on a new sport
Since ending his illustrious football career, Ferdinand is a regular on TV screens as a pundit
Since ending his illustrious football career, Ferdinand is a regular on TV screens as a pundit

There will be 'remuneration', it was explained, but the fighter's journey and particularly his health will be the 'No 1 priority for this challenge', said Barry Orr of Betfair.

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