Former Manchester United and France defender Patrice Evra will make his blended martial arts debut in Paris subsequent month.
The 43-year-old will compete in a bout at Skilled Fighters League Europe’s Paris occasion on Might 23 on the Accor Area in Bercy.
Evra has been doing fight coaching for practically a decade and has been getting ready for his aggressive bow alongside buddy and PFL star Cedric Doumbe.
It has not but been introduced who Evra will battle towards, and he mentioned: “You guys should know by now, I love this game too.
“I’ve carried out on the world’s greatest levels, gained each main trophy in soccer, however PFL Europe Paris will likely be an extremely particular evening for me.
“I’ve been training alongside the best in the world for years and they’ll also tell you I’m ready for this. I’m going to put on a show at the Accor Arena on May 23, so come watch the spectacle.”
PFL CEO Pete Murray added: “I am informed he loves this recreation as a lot as us, and we’ll discover out on 23 Might! We’re extremely excited to have the celebrity that’s Patrice Evra battle underneath the PFL banner, as we’re all about thrilling match-ups and making historical past.
Evra spent eight-and-a-half years at Manchester United, successful 5 Premier League titles amongst a number of honours.
He moved on to Juventus in 2014 and retired six years in the past, along with his last appearances coming in a short spell for West Ham.
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