5 world class football players who have played other sports

#2 Rio Ferdinand - Professional Boxer

Ferdinand ended his boxing dream after License issues

One of the most decorated English footballers of all time, Ferdinand was a charismatic footballer, who our generation of football fans can never forget. A centre-back, who was known for his hard-hitting tackles and his leadership qualities, Ferdinand gave us more memories than we can cherish.

Most footballers would give up after retiring and not think of doing anything that is related to sports. But Ferdinand surely had other plans, as in September 2017, he announced that he has planned to become a professional boxer. Yes, Ferdinand would go pro.

"The chance to prove myself in a new sport was a real draw" - Ferdinand on starting a career in boxing.

However, after a rejected license application, Ferdinand ended his dream to become a pro boxer. He did, however, spar with some of the local athletes, who have had a professional career in this particular sport.