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Rio Ferdinand shares video of himself 'taking a few digs' from former rugby player Mel Deane as he continues training for controversial boxing debut

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Former Manchester United and England star Rio Ferdinand continued to prepare for his first professional boxing fight by training with a former rugby player.

Ferdinand, 38, is launching a boxing career with the help of Betfair, who are funding his 'Defender to Contender' challenge.

He has enlisted the help of fitness instructor Mel Deane, once of Harlequins and then Sale Sharks.

Rio Ferdinand was filmedu00a0'taking a few digs' from former rugby player Mel Deane this week
Rio Ferdinand was filmed 'taking a few digs' from former rugby player Mel Deane this week
It was part of a training routine which saw Ferdinand holding onto a piece of gym equipment
It was part of a training routine which saw Ferdinand holding onto a piece of gym equipment

Ferdinand, who also played for West Ham, Leeds and QPR during his stellar football career, shared a video of himself and Deane working together on Wednesday morning.