Rio Ferdinand's boxing announcement was surprising to the British Boxing Board of Control because he hasn't applied for a licence yet, the organisation claim Rio Ferdinand's plans to become a professional boxer have been scuppered after the British Boxing Board of Control decided against awarding him a licence The 39yearold former England and Rio Ferdinand boxing career Manchester United legend retires without taking the ring Rio Ferdinand had the aim of achieving a professional boxing licence and subsequently stepping into the ring However, he wasn't granted a boxing license nor the chance to demonstrate his abilities and retired without having featured in a professional fight
Rio Ferdinand Refused Boxing License Before First Fight Sporting News
