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From football... to boxing? Patrice Evra 'will make his ring debut in April on the undercard of Martyn Ford's heavyweight bout with the Iranian Hulk' - with Manchester United legend set to compete at celebrity show

Manchester United legend Patrice Evra is set to take his first steps in boxing, reports claim, as he gears up to feature on the undercard at a celebrity event in April.

Evra won a host of trophies during his glittering career on the field, having picked up five Premier Leagues and the Champions League, but is set for a temporary change.

That is according to The Mirror, who report that the former full back will fight ahead of a heavyweight clash between Martyn Ford and the Iranian Hulk.

Manchester United legend Patrice Evra is reportedly set to make his boxing debut this year

He has trained at his surprising new hobby on several occasions in the past, having been seen striking pads after his retirement from football back in July 2019.