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    Apollonia Llewellyn puts on busty display in barely-there bikini as fans say ‘you’re getting more and more beautiful’

    APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN was lavished with compliments from her fans after sharing a holiday photo.The boxing ring girl is now a well-seasoned traveller and posted a throwback of her visit to the Greek island of Santorini last year.
    Apollonia Llewellyn wowed fans with a throwback snap from a trip to SantoriniCredit: Instagram
    The ring girl is no stranger to posing in skimpy bikinisCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    Apollonia loves flaunting her good looks on social mediaCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    Apollonia, 23, jet sets around the world and often shares pics from LA, as well as Switzerland, France and Spain.
    And her racy snaps always get fans talking, with many showering Apollonia with praise following her latest bikini post.
    The Yorkshire stunner posed in a blue and white bra that left little to the imagination alongside a skimpy thong which she covered with a tiny miniskirt.
    Fans loved the look with one saying: “Excellent 🔥”
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    Another added: “Damn you look good!!!😍”
    A third wrote: “Very gorgeous 😍”
    And another commented: “Stunning!! 🔥🥰”
    Apollonia recently wowed fans by flaunting her curves in a tiny thong bikini while taking a dip in a swimming pool.
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    She recently wowed her fans on a trip to a spaCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    Apollonia is closing in on 600,000 followersCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    Last week she gifted her fans with an early Valentine’s present by flashing her underboob in a see-through red lingerie set.
    A separate post saw her dubbed the “hottest babe in the world” after almost bursting out of another tiny bikini.
    Boxing ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn’s breasts in tight black and white PVC jumpsuit
    Inside Apollonia’s glamorous life as influencer, ring girl and model …
    Apollonia burst out of this tiny silver bikini as she drank her ‘morning juice’Credit: INSTAGRAM
    Conor McGregor was among 8,000 fans who enjoyed this see-through lacy outfitCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Thousands of Apollonia’s fans enjoyed the view on the ring girl’s holiday to New YorkCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia braved the snow in the Lake DistrictCredit: Instagram
    Apollonia really enjoyed this bowl of pasta on her summer holiday to SantoriniCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia invited fans to ‘sit and stare’ at this picture, and thousands took her up on the invitationCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Fans were worried Apollonia’s top had shrunk in the wash as she enjoyed this hearty breakfastCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia’s followers were in awe of the stunner’s new hairdo as she wowed in a tiny yellow bikiniCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia sent a cheeky message to her fans as she posed in this glamorous see-through numberCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia told fans ‘no caption needed’ as she squeezed into this skin-tight see-through playsuitCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia revealed he ‘idea of happiness’ is being ‘wind swept on the beach’ with this busty snapCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia left very little to the imagination as she ‘brightened fans’ Mondays’ in a skimpy wet T-shirtCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Apollonia shot to recognition as a member of the Misfits Boxing fight night team
    She has garnered her a huge social media presenceCredit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellyn
    Apollonia has an army of Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    She has turned down a staggering £100,000 to pose nude beforeCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    The model insisted she isn’t money-orientedCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    Apollonia shows off her jet setting lifestyle onlineCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    She also holidayed in New YorkCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    Apollonia is no stranger to a bikini pictureCredit: INSTAGRAM @apolloniallewellyn
    She has built a huge following on social mediaCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
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    Jake Paul calls out Tommy Fury to complete epic trilogy including MMA fight in £16MILLION deal

    JAKE PAUL has teased a trilogy across both boxing and MMA with Tommy Fury – offering a deal of up to £16MILLION. The YouTuber-turned boxer has angled for a rematch with Fury ever since losing their celebrity grudge match in February 2023.
    Jake Paul wants to rematch Tommy FuryCredit: Getty
    But Paul has continued to accuse his boxing rival of pricing himself out to avoid the pair sharing the ring again.
    He told ESPN: “I think he is a lot of things, one of which is not very serious about the fight and actually making it happen.
    “And too unrealistic in terms of offers and finances. He thinks he’s his brother and his dad is delusional in terms of what he’s actually worth.
    “And I can see how that happens, if they’re like, ‘Yo, Tyson Fury’s getting this, Tommy should be getting this.’
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    “It’s like, no. That’s not how it works, brother. So it’s hard to get that across these hard-headed people who aren’t very good at business and don’t understand the way and the landscape of boxing.
    “I think there’s a massive fear of, not only losing, but they’re just trying to be unrealistic about the numbers, which again, maybe, those two go hand in hand.
    “We all know everyone tries to price themselves out if they don’t really want to fight and hide behind that.
    “I think that’s where things are, but regardless, I’m on a different mission to become world champion.
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    “All doors for Tommy lead to me. I can do whatever I want.”
    Paul, 27, bounced back by beating ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 38, on points following his first boxing loss.
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    The American then knocked out 10-1-1 boxer Andre August, 35, in December and returns on March 2 against 17-2 Ryan Bourland, also 35.
    Fury, 24, meanwhile edged past Paul’s arch rival KSI, 30, in his last fight in October and has since had hand surgery.
    Paul last year signed with the Professional Fighters League, where he will make his MMA debut.
    And his business partner Nakisa Bidarian talked up a trilogy fight in the PFL cage as part of a $20m (£16m) deal for Fury.
    Bidarian said: “He’s willing to fight him in boxing and if Jake wins, he’s willing to enter the SmartCage in PFL with Tommy.
    “There’s a path there where it’s close to $20 million in guaranteed money.”
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    Wayne Rooney breaks silence on boxing fight after talks with KSI’s Misfits and reveals plans to return to management

    WAYNE ROONEY has broken his silence on potentially entering the boxing ring.The Manchester United legend had been tipped to try his hands at boxing after talks with Misfits Boxing.
    Wayne Rooney wants to get back into managementCredit: Sky Sports The Overlap
    However, Rooney has now insisted that he is focused on returning to football management.
    He told The Overlap: “They’ve been in touch and asked the question but I think at the minute I want to focus on getting back into management.
    “There’s a few, obviously Misfits have been in, and that’s been all over the news.
    “But I want to get back into management, that is my focus.”
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    Rooney, 38, has been out of work since he was sacked by Birmingham City after just 15 games.
    It had been reported that he was having talks with Misfits Boxing promoter Kalle Sauerland.
    It was suggested that Rooney was “weighing up his options” but it appears now that the door is shut on a boxing career.
    The former England international is an avid boxing fan.
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    Back in 2015, The Sun exclusively revealed a video of Rooney sparring with ex-United team-mate Phil Bardsley at his home.
    However, he was sparked out and landed on his kitchen floor.
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    The video went viral and he ended up mimicking the moment as he celebrated scoring against Tottenham in his next match.
    It is not the first time United’s record scorer has flirted with entering the boxing ring, having previously messaged Eddie Hearn and jokingly asking the promoter to set up a fight for him.
    Like Hearn, social media sensation KSI has revealed Rooney has text him in the past over a potential fight.
    Speaking in 2022, he said: “It’s funny – I hope he doesn’t get annoyed that I said this – but Wayne Rooney hit me up being like, ‘Oh, we should fight.’
    “And I said no. I just don’t want to do that. If Wayne Rooney is down, of course I think it would be good to have him in this space.” More

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    OnlyFans footballer Madelene Wright sets pulses racing with busty display in sparkly red Valentine’s Day lingerie

    FOOTBALLER turned OnlyFans creator Madelene Wright wowed fans with her latest Instagram story.The former Charlton star uploaded a selfie to her Instagram story wishing her followers a happy Valentine’s Day.
    Madelene Wright wished fans a happy Valentine’s DayCredit: Instagram @madelene_wright
    The Leyton Orient star no stranger to a racy picCredit: Instagram @madelene_wright
    And often keeps fans updated with her travelsCredit: Instagram / madelene_wright
    Madelene has an OnlyFans as a side hustle to her football careerCredit: twitter @MaddieMadelene
    The selfie followed on from a story showing that she had bought a new iPhone for herself as a Valentine’s Day gift.
    And it was followed by a selfie of her at the gym, showing she is on top of her fitness after signing for Leyton Orient.
    She has amassed over 329,000 followers on Instagram through her career away from the field.
    Madelene was sacked by the Charlton women’s team after a video emerged of her in 2019 inhaling laughing gas from a balloon at a party.
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    She says her break from the beautiful game allowed her to pursue other avenues and she has seen a career in content creation boom.
    But she is back on the scene for Leyton Orient now.

    But Maddie is maintaining her side-hustle of OnlyFans alongside her playing career.
    The footballer has claimed that the business sees her make over £500,000-a-year.
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    And that allows the player to fuel her passion for playing football, where pay can be scarce outside of the WSL.
    The player most recently shared snaps from a spa day which wowed her fans.
    Sacked Charlton star Madelene Wright returns to football training after starting OnlyFans and jetting off to Dubai
    In the post, she shared two pictures of her cooling off in the shower after a sauna session.
    Stunned fans rushed to the comment section to praise her look with one writing: “Are you kidding me?”
    Inside Madelene’s glamorous life as influencer, footballer and OnlyFans star…
    She claims to make over £500k a year from the subscription serviceCredit: Instagram / @madelene_wright
    She launched the site after being sacked by CharltonCredit: https://www.instagram.com/madelene_wright/
    But now plays for Leyton OrientCredit: INSTAGRAM @madelene_wright
    She recently posted pics from a spa dayCredit: Instagram
    And encouraged fans to sign up to her OnlyFans to see moreCredit: Instagram
    Wright lives a glamorous lifestyle
    She often posts raunchy picturesCredit: Instagram
    The football also has an OnlyFans accountCredit: Instagram / @madelene_wright
    She often poses with her beloved dogCredit: Instagram @madelene_wright
    The footballer has recently signed for Leyton OrientCredit: Instagram/@madelene_wright
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    Coleen Rooney ‘worried’ about Wayne’s planned move into boxing with Man Utd legend ‘keen’ to step into ring

    COLEEN ROONEY is “worried” about husband Wayne’s planned move into boxing – but has vowed to support him.The former England striker has left many shocked by his plans to enter to the ring.
    Manchester United icon Wayne Rooney is eyeing a shock move into the boxing worldCredit: MARK ROBINSON
    Roo has held shock talks with KSI’s Misfits Boxing promotionCredit: PA
    The Manchester United and England legend has been training for several monthsCredit: FACEBOOK.COM/WAYNEROONEY
    Rooney’s wife and childhood sweetheart Coleen has concerns about him entering the ringCredit: Instagram
    But SunSport can reveal Wazza has been training for his boxing debut for several MONTHS.
    Our source said: “Wayne has a boxing [heavy] bag at his home and is on it most days.
    “Since retiring from football, boxing training has been the way he’s kept himself in shape.
    “He’s really stepped things up over the last few months, and even more so since he left his job at Birmingham because he has a bit more time on his hands.
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    “The idea of boxing for real, and arranging a fight, has always been an ambition of Wayne’s, but now he is really keen to make it happen.
    “Coleen is naturally worried. She doesn’t want to see Wayne get hurt, and part of her wishes he would just stick to the gym work.
    “But, at the same time, she’s proud of the way he has focused on it and thrown his heart and soul into the training.
    “So, if he does go through with it, she’ll definitely support him.
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    “Whether she will be able to sit at ringside is another matter.
    “She used to get nervous enough at football games – but this would be on another level.”
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    Our story comes a day after it emerged Rooney had held talks about stepping into the boxing ring for a high-profile bout via the Misfits series.
    The controversial promotion sees YouTube stars like KSI and Logan Paul compete for big money.
    And now, former Manchester United star Rooney – who was sacked as Birmingham City boss last month after just 15 games in charge – is being lined up.
    It wouldn’t be the first time Rooney has pulled on boxing gloves.
    He infamously held an impromptu bout in his own kitchen nine years ago and was KNOCKED OUT by former Red Devils team-mate Phil Bardsley before mimicking the fall in a subsequent United goal celebration.
    Rooney has been weighing up his options as he waits to see if another managerial job presents itself after his stints with Birmingham, DC United and Derby County.
    The former United and Everton frontman has always been a keen boxing fan and was even a member of an amateur club as a kid in his home city of Liverpool.
    He once walked out with Ricky Hatton for the Manchester fighter’s clash with Jose Luis Castillo in Las Vegas and he has been ringside for other major fights.
    Wayne Rooney’s infamous kitchen spar with former Man Utd team-mate Phil Bardsley went viral in 2015Credit: THE SUN
    Rooney was knocked out cold by his former team-mate in the playful punch-upCredit: THE SUN
    He once messaged Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn and jokingly asked him to set up a fight.
    But a Misfits contest is now seen as a serious option for the retired footballer, with talks having taken place in recent weeks.
    Misfits isn’t governed by the British Boxing Board of Control so Rooney would not be competing in a professional contest.
    The events, which are broadcast on DAZN, have a mix of social-media celebrities of various fame and notoriety.
    The over-hyped promotions have often sparked controversy with ugly scenes at press conferences and weigh-ins.
    Many in the boxing world have called for the sport to distance itself from them.
    Rooney’s discussions with the promotion are still in their infancy, but it’s clear Misfits would have to dangle a mouthwatering sum to lure him.
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    Rooney is Manchester United’s all-time leading scorer with 253 goals in 559 appearances.
    Only Harry Kane has scored more goals than Rooney for England.
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    Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk could be overshadowed by Wayne Rooney as details of Man Utd icon’s fight offer emerge

    WAYNE ROONEY’S proposed boxing debut could compete with Tyson Fury versus Oleksandr Usyk – if all goes to plan. The Mirror, were the first to report that Rooney was in shock talks with Misfits Boxing for a stunning celebrity-style fight.
    Wayne Rooney is linked to a boxing switchCredit: Getty
    Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are set to fight on May 18Credit: Getty
    Misfits – co-founded by YouTuber-turned prizefighter KSI – hosts crossover bouts between stars of the social media, MMA and boxing world.
    And SunSport understands Misfits initiated talks with Rooney and a proposal has been with the Manchester United legend for a few weeks.
    No opponent is believed to have been discussed but the timeframe in which to get the England icon in the ring has.
    Interestingly, the plan in place would be to have Rooney fight around May.
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    But that would be the same month that Fury and Usyk are set to contest for the undisputed heavyweight crown in Saudi Arabia.
    The superstar pair had to reschedule from February 17 to May 18 after Fury sustained a horror cut in sparring.
    But Misfits and broadcast partner DAZN are on the search for new pay-per-view headliners having so far relied on KSI.
    The British internet sensation, 30, has headlined three PPV events, most recently against Tommy Fury, 24, last October.
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    And promoters boasted of selling over 1MILLION box office buys.
    But KSI has also admitted he does not know how much longer he will continue boxing for.
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    It has left his manager and business partner Mams Taylor on the scout for PPV stars outside of just KSI.
    And Taylor previously told SunSport that he is in talks with footballers to make the switch over to boxing.
    He said in December 2022: “I’ve got a couple footballers in mind that I won’t name because it’s actually very possible.”
    Rooney, infamously knocked out in his kitchen by Phil Bardsley, retired in 2021 and went into coaching.
    But he was sacked in the new year by Birmingham and is currently without a job.

    Anthony Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn revealed how Rooney has reached out to him about fighting in the past.
    And Hearn even talked up a return to Old Trafford to face Jake Paul.
    KSI himself has also been contacted by Rooney, who wanted to set up a fight with the celebrity.
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    He said: “It’s funny – I hope he doesn’t get annoyed that I said this – but Wayne Rooney hit me up being like, ‘Oh, we should fight.’
    “And I said no. I just don’t want to do that. If Wayne Rooney is down, of course I think it would be good to have him in this space.”
    Rooney was infamously knocked out in his kitchen by pal Phil Bardsley
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    Inside Wayne Rooney’s boxing switch that is FIVE YEARS in making with both Jake Paul and KSI in Man Utd icon’s sights

    WAYNE ROONEY’S plan to make a boxing switch might come as a shock to many – but it may just have been in the works for years. The Manchester United legend is an avid fan of the noble art and even trained as a schoolboy at an amateur club in Liverpool.
    Wayne Rooney has been linked with a stunning boxing switchCredit: Mark Robinson – The Sun
    But he chose football over boxing and went onto become one of England’s most talented players.
    Rooney retired from playing in 2021 and has moved into coaching – but it appears as though he has a masterplan to make a move into boxing.
    According to the Mirror, the Three Lions icon has held preliminary talks with Misfits Boxing.
    Misfits – founded by YouTuber-turned boxer KSI – homes to celebrity-style crossover bouts aired on streaming service DAZN.
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    It has seen stars of the social media, MMA and boxing world all compete in big-money events.
    And KSI once revealed Rooney actually reached out to him personally to try and discuss a fight between them.
    He said last January: “It’s funny – I hope he doesn’t get annoyed that I said this – but Wayne Rooney hit me up being like, ‘Oh, we should fight.’
    “And I said no. I just don’t want to do that. If Wayne Rooney is down, of course I think it would be good to have him in this space.”

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    Eddie Hearn – who promotes Anthony Joshua – has also discussed Rooney’s plan to get into boxing before.
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    Hearn said as far back as 2019: “He loves it. He’s been boxing in amateur clubs.
    Sir Alex Ferguson lost it with Wayne Rooney ’20 times a season’ for breaking legendary Man Utd boss’ tactical rule
    “Wayne would love to do a charity fight. All these guys, they love boxing.”
    And Hearn has even had messages from Rooney and talked up the former Birmingham boss returning to Old Trafford to fight Jake Paul.
    He told Rio Ferdinand last year: “I’ve actually spoke to Wayne a few times about the Jake Paul fight.
    “Normally, if he has a couple of glasses of red he’ll fire in a message to me at night going, ‘Listen, I wanna fight that geezer.’
    “Wayne can fight, he had a couple of amateur fights – but him against Jake Paul at Old Trafford, that’s actually a makeable fight.”
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    Seven possible opponents for Wayne Rooney including KSI and ‘animal’ former team-mate as talks revealed over shock fight

    WAYNE ROONEY is in talks over a sensational boxing match – and there are plenty of potential opponents for the footie icon’s debut.The Manchester United legend has held preliminary talks with influencer boxing promotion Misfits – which is not governed by the British Boxing Board of Control – about a foray into the squared circle.
    Wayne Rooney is assessing his options after being axed by Birmingham CityCredit: GETTY
    The Manchester United legend is weighing up stepping into the boxing ringCredit: MARK ROBINSON
    Roo has held talks over a potential fight in KSI’s Misfits promotionCredit: PA
    An agreement, according to The Mirror, for Roo to take to the ring has yet to be reached – despite talks beginning a few weeks back.
    News of Rooney – who was part of an amateur boxing club when he was a kid – potentially fighting under the Misfits banner has stunned footie and boxing fans alike.
    And attention has quickly turned to who the former England captain could face in his debut.
    So with that in mind, SunSport is on hand with the seven top contenders to throw down with the former Birmingham City boss.
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    Jake Paul
    A dust-up against YouTuber turned boxer Paul was touted last year by Matchroom Boxing chief Eddie Hearn, who revealed Roo often messages him about fighting.
    Problem Child Paul would likely entertain the prospect of fighting Rooney due to his huge name and the pay-per-view buys he would generate.
    But the fact he would have to do so on bitter rival KSI’s promotion makes the fight somewhat unlikely.
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    KSI
    Brit social media sensation KSI is the kingpin on Misfits along with pal Mams Taylor and no doubt will have been at the centre of the recent Rooney talks.
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    KSI celebrates victory in the cruiserweight bout against FaZe Temperrr at the OVO Arena Wembley, London. Picture date: Saturday January 14, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story BOXING London. Photo credit should read: Yui Mok/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.
    But the Youtube phenom claimed in December 2022 that the prospect of throwing down with the Premier League icon doesn’t whet his appetite.
    He said: “I don’t know, if Wayne Rooney is down of course I think it would be good to have him in the [influencer boxing] space.”

    KSI himself could be a possible opponent for Wayne RooneyCredit: GETTY
    Wayne Bridge
    Former Chelsea and England defender Bridge is no stranger to the boxing world having dipped his toes into it in 2018.
    Bridge locked horns with former Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews, whom he almost knocked out in their Sports Relief clash.
    He’s even been dubbed an “animal” by former Fulham midfielder and podcaster Steve Sidwell.
    So the former full-back would be a suitable opponent for Rooney should he be keen to lace ’em up again.
    Wayne Bridge took part in a charity boxing match in March 2018Credit: BBC
    Phil Bardsley
    Rooney’s former Manchester United team-mate is perhaps the man footie fans most want to see throw down with the 38-year-old.
    Bardsley knocked Rooney OUT COLD during what initially appeared to be a playful kitchen dust-up back in 2015.
    Footage of the incident exclusively obtained by The Sun – which Rooney mocked with his famous celebration against Tottenham – went viral.
    So it’d only make sense for Roo to want to exact his revenge on his old team-mate inside the ring.
    Wayne Rooney was knocked out cold by former team-mate Phil Bardsley in 2015Credit: THE SUN
    Jamie Vardy
    Leicester City legend Vardy is no stranger to a playful sparring session having had one with team-mate Wilfried Ndidi in 2020.
    The former England hitman dropped Ndidi with a swift left uppercut to the body, much to the amusement of his team-mates.
    It’s unknown, however, if Vardy fancies his chances in the ring.
    Jamie Vardy has tried his hand at sparring beforeCredit: GETTY
    Tyson Fury
    Competing under the Misfits banner isn’t in the WBC heavyweight champion’s five-fight plan, although he did take part in a shock crossover bout with former UFC champ Francis Ngannou last October.
    So, however unlikely the prospect of the pair sharing the ring is, it’s not entirely beyond the realms of possibility – especially considering Fury claimed he’d let Roo prepare him for Oleksandr Usyk.
    He said in December 2022: “I spoke to Wayne and he’s well up for it. We’re going to bring Wayne in for preparation for Oleksandr Usyk.
    “No [it’s not a joke], very serious. He’s going to come into camp for about four weeks to help me.”
    WBC heavyweight champ Tyson Fury claimed Wayne Rooney would him prepare for his clash with Oklesandr UsykCredit: GETTY
    Rio Ferdinand
    Roo’s former Manchester United and England team-mate revealed in late 2017 that he wanted to test himself in the ring professionally.
    The BBBOC, however, nipped his ambitions in the bud in May 2018 when they informed him that they WOULDN’T review his application to compete as a pro.
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    But he could, should he want to, very well lace them up under the Misfits banner as they’re not sanctioned by the BBBOC.
    And there would be no bigger opponent – name-wise – available for him to fight other than his good friend Rooney.
    Rio Ferdinand had intentions of boxing in 2018 but saw his bid to get in the ring blocked by the BBBOCCredit: OnEdition More