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Manchester United legend Patrice Evra has revealed the date he will make his boxing debut against YouTube star Adam Saleh.
The iconic former left-back, 40, will fight on the undercard of Martyn Ford’s heavyweight clash against ‘Iranian Hulk’ Sajad Gharibi at The O2 Arena on April 30.
Evra won five Premier League titles and the Champions League during a glittering eight-year career at Old Trafford and retired from professional football in 2019.
The Frenchman has since become an outspoken pundit and popular personality on social media.
He will now turn his attention to boxing after confirming a fight with Saleh – the 28-year-old American with two wins and a draw from three YouTube fights so far.
“This fight will be April 30 at The O2 Arena in London,” Evra said of the bout on Instagram live on Thursday night.
“So I’m going to need my whole UK family to pull up and show their love, from not just London but all over the UK I need you guys because this is going to be really crazy.”
Speaking to Boxstar UK earlier this year, Evra said: “I’m really excited to participate for the first time ever in my life in a boxing match, because I always had so much respect for people boxing.
“It is not just about power and strength, it is also about strategy and technique — It’s like a chess game.
“What I am the most excited for is the training technique, because the way they train is completely different to how football players train.
“I am really excited to work hard, to challenge myself, and to get out of my comfort zone.
“It is a massive opportunity for me. Of course, I want to have fun, like with everything I do, but I also want to make sure I show that I respect this sport.”
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