Football cult hero Adebayo Akinfenwa handed surprise new job in completely different sport
FOOTBALL cult hero Adebayo Akinfenwa is set for a shock boxing debut.
However, Akinfenwa won’t be joining a series of other senior athletes that have tried their luck in the ring.
Football cult hero Adebayo Akinfenwa is set for a new role in a different sportPA:Empics Sport
Adebayo Akinfenwa is crossing over to boxing for a non-fighting roleRex Features
According to talkSPORT, the Beast will be Wasserman Boxing’s MC and ring announcer for Friday night’s show on Channel 5.
The striker will attend the boxing event, which will be headlined by Lyndon Arthur and Boris Crighton.
This won’t be the first time the Islington-born star crosses over to the fight game.
Akinfenwa also appeared on British promotion PROGRESS Wrestling last year.
The 40-year-old accompanied Olympic boxing star Anthony Ogogo for his fight against Malik at PROGRESS Chapter 145 – Wrestling Witch Face – Trick or Treat.
The centre-forward announced his retirement from football in May after the League One play-off final, which saw his Wycombe Wanderers side lose 2-0 to Sunderland at Wembley.
However, Akinfenwa returned to action less than a year later when he signed for Isthmian League side Faversham Town.
The club stated: “Faversham Town F.C have landed a major coup, signing a hugely popular former professional striker.
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“Adebayo Akinfenwa 40, joins the Lilywhites to further help bolster their frontline in their battle against relegation as he comes out of retirement.”
The former Wimbledon star made his debut earlier this month against Lancing.
