Eddie Hearn hoping to stage Wayne Rooney vs Rio Ferdinand charity boxing match at Manchester United’s Old Trafford, asks Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk if he wants to fight
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Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed that he wants to stage a charity fight between Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand at Old Trafford in future.
The Manchester United legends have both previously shown an interest in the sport.
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Rooney was infamously knocked out by Phil Bardsley in a kitchen spar back in 2015, which was filmed and then leaked to media.
Meanwhile Ferdinand attempted to launch pro a career back in 2018, but retired when it turned out to be beyond his reach.
During a discussion with Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk on his No Passion No Point podcast, Hearn asked: “Can I get you in the ring for a charity punch-up?
“Would you like to go and do three or four rounds with anyone in the Premier League?”
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Van Dijk replied: “If I’m fighting, which class am I?
“I’m like about 90kg.”
Hearn said: “Okay, you’re moving towards the cruiserweight limit.
“You [could be] a light-heavyweight, so you can fight Canelo Alvarez.
“I don’t know if you’ve heard of him? He’s not bad, I don’t think you’re gonna beat him Virg.”
Van Dijk agreed: “No, no, no. Nah, no chance.
“He’s too quick, he’s far too quick. What a fighter he is though.”
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Hearn added: “I’d like to do Wayne Rooney against Rio Ferdinand at Old Trafford for charity.
“Because they both think they can fight a bit, you know?
“And maybe me and you can talk after this podcast, you can get me a couple of the boys, Liverpool vs someone.
“I don’t think the gaffer would be too pleased with it.”
Van Dijk concluded: “Nah, he’s not gonna be pleased with it.”