Rooney Confirms Boxing Talks, Focus On Managing

Former England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney confirmed he has held talks with a boxing promoter about fighting on one of their events but insisted he remains focused on returning to football management.

Sources earlier told ESPN that Rooney, 38, and his team have discussed the potential for him to box on a Misfits Boxing promotion, though no firm details have been finalised.
Speaking on “The Overlap” podcast with former players Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Jamie Carragher and Jill Scott, Rooney was asked about a potential fight, responding with a chuckle and saying “you never know.”

However, he then downplayed the possibility.

“They’ve been in touch and asked the question but I think at the minute I want to focus on getting back into management, not boxing,” he said.

“There’s been a few [offers] and obviously Misfits have been in and that’s been all over the news. But listen I want to focus on getting back into management, that’s my focus.”