Otley Snr Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Andrew Flintoff is aiming to become a big hitter in sport once more - swapping cricket for heavyweight boxing. I wonder if he will be out for a duck or be NOT OUT for a century?? Also is this the first ex pro cricketer to try boxing....should be a laugh to see job biscuit (hhoowzzaatt)!!! eh eh!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavpowell Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I thought he retired because his knees were fucked? How the hell is he going to be able to box if his knees don't work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshDevilRob Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 He's fighting in November and on Boxnation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otley Snr Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 Heres the story from SKY Howzat! Flintoff Swaps Cricket For Boxing Ring Last Updated 23:45 05/09/2012 Andrew Flintoff is aiming to become a big hitter in sport once more - swapping cricket for heavyweight boxing. The former England captain has been working with Barry McGuigan and his son Shane for the past month to prepare for his debut on November 30. "Freddie" Flintoff, who led England to victory against Australia in the 2006 Ashes, retired from cricket two years ago. The 6ft 4in star said: "This is an amazing opportunity to try a sport that I love, to be tutored by a man I respect and admire and, at the age of 34, the chance to be a professional sportsman again. "It's a huge challenge - probably the biggest I have ever undertaken, especially in such a short timeframe. "I have a long road ahead and a lot of work in front of me. The stakes are high." McGuigan said: "It is an enormous undertaking to have a professional fight having no experience whatsoever. It is even more demanding when you're a legend in another sport. "The pressure for Freddie, myself and my son is phenomenal given the little time we have, but I'm convinced Freddie will make a successful pro debut as a boxer." McGuigan, 51, a former world featherweight champion, manages super bantamweight prospect Carl Frampton, who was also trained by his son. Flintoff's team said they would be seeking a professional licence for the fight, although the British Board Of Boxing Control said it had not yet received an application or interviewed him. His preparations for the fight are to be documented in a special two-part programme called The Gloves Are Off... which will be aired on Sky 1, which will also screen a one-hour post-fight special. The bout at Manchester Arena will also be shown on boxing channel BoxNation. Celia Taylor, head of factual features for Sky, said: "Freddie's always been a boxing fan, but this is a whole different ball game. "Sky customers are in for a rollercoaster ride - there will be major ups, dramatic downs, bloody noses and very real tears." Tickets for the fight, which will be against an as-yet unknown opponent, go on sale on Friday. Job biscuit (sounds wacky but true)!!! eh eh!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheils Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Hmmm. Can't see his career lasting many fights. I remember Frank Warren having a dig at white collar boxing and also celebrity fights. Dare I say this is approaching that territory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ton Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Hope the big oaf gets a hiding purely because of his annoying Morrison's adverts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshDevilRob Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Could have Freddy in a mini tournament with Sonny Bill Williams, Butterbean and Kimbo Slice. I wonder how bad his first opponent will be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamasadlittleboy Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I was doing some research after reading this for a website I do and found a much weirder change...The 1920 Light Heavyweight Olympic Gold medal winner Eddie Eagan...went on to win a Gold in the 4 man bobsleigh team in 1932 winter Olympics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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