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Wayne Rooney the boxer?! Man Utd legend & ex-Birmingham boss holds talks over Misfits fight that could put him on same card as KSI & Logan Paul

The former England captain is a big boxing fan and has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/rooney-wanted-to-fight-rio--is-keen-on-boxing-match---anthony-joshuas-promoter-cant-see-owen--shearer-in-a-ring/m544gj1hmqyh13ifj2ntt78cr" target="_blank">expressed willingness in the past to climb inside the ropes</a>. That dream could now become a reality, with Rooney currently out of work in football circles following <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/cheek-complain-wayne-rooney-15-game-reign-manager-nfl-legend-tom-brady-boardroom-assessed-man-utd-birmingham-dwight-yorke/blt9145fa701a7534da" target="_blank">his dismissal by Championship side Birmingham</a>.

WHAT HAPPENED?

According to <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/wayne-rooney-misfits-boxing-ksi-32126697 " target="_blank">The Mirror</a>, Rooney has spoken with Misfits – the series promoted by Kalle Sauerland that features <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/barcelona-youtubers-ksi-logan-paul-la-liga-gatorade-prime/bltd4d4100ff0560634" target="_blank">YouTube stars such as KSI and Logan Paul</a> – about stepping into the ring. The 38-year-old attended an amateur boxing club while growing up in Liverpool and is apparently ready to lace up a pair of gloves once more.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Rooney would be able to take part in the next Misfits event as their shows do not fall under the rules of the British Boxing Board of Control – meaning that fighters do not need to be professional. Fight nights are broadcast by DAZN and feature a number of celebrity sluggers.

DID YOU KNOW?

Rooney walked Ricky Hatton out in Las Vegas back in 2007, for his clash with Jose Luis Castillo, and has previously <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-utd-wayne-rooney-begs-eddie-hearn-celebrity-boxing-fight-glasses-of-red/blt4921850123e93fd9" target="_blank">messaged Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn about putting a fight in place</a>. He may get the chance to do some sparring as he mulls over his next move in coaching, with United's all-time leading goalscorer waiting on offers.

WHAT NEXT FOR ROONEY?

Wayne Rooney the boxer?! Man Utd legend & ex-Birmingham boss holds talks over Misfits fight that could put him on same card as KSI & Logan Paul | Goal.com Australia

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has reportedly held talks regarding forming part of the next boxing card pieced together by Misfits.

Wayne Rooney the boxer?! Man Utd legend &amp; ex-Birmingham boss holds talks over Misfits fight that could put him on same card as KSI &amp; Logan Paul