Rooney challenges Carragher to boxing match at childhood club

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 10:32 · Archive

Wayne Rooney has challenged Jamie Carragher to a boxing match during a visit to his childhood club in Liverpool.

Wayne Rooney has called out Jamie Carragher for a boxing match. The Manchester United legend made the challenge during a visit to Croxteth Amateur Boxing Club in Liverpool, which was founded by his uncle Richie Rooney. Rooney was at the club to support local fighters Jack Turner and Oliver Jones as part of Queensberry Promotions' work with the fighters.

During the visit, Rooney turned to the camera and said: 'I'd f***ing love to get Carragher in the ring, so you can tell him. Carra, I would love to get you in the ring.' The two were Premier League rivals during their playing careers, though they now appear together in media settings.

Rooney, 41, boxed during his youth until age fifteen, when Everton asked him to stop to focus on football. He has previously expressed interest in influencer boxing, claiming to have been inundated with offers two years ago. He credits boxing with helping his development as a footballer. 'I love boxing,' he said. 'It's where I'm from. Being able to play for Everton at 16, boxing was a big part of that. It helped my legs grow, my bum grow. You need that for your power.'

How it is being reported

• Wayne Rooney calls out Jamie Carragher to fight in Man Utd vs Liverpool boxing boutWayne Rooney has history in the sport despite getting knocked out by one of his former Manchester United team-matesThe Mirror · 4 Nov, 10:08
• Wayne Rooney challenges ex-Premier League rival Jamie Carragher to a boxing match while visiting boyhood club in CroxtethWayne Rooney called out his old friend - and Premier League rival - Jamie Carragher upon his return to his childhood boxing club.Daily Mail Sport · 3 Nov, 16:40

In this story: Wayne Rooney · Jamie Carragher · Croxteth Amateur Boxing Club · Everton · Manchester United · Liverpool

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