WAYNE ROONEY has been encouraged to face Cristiano Ronaldo in the boxing ring in a football super fight.
Malik Scott, former coach of heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, suggested the fight, labelling such a bout a ‘global event.’
Scott, 44, told CanadaCasino: “Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Wayne Rooney would bring more eyes to boxing, and I’m all for it.
“Any time boxing gets more attention, it’s a good thing. I want people to enjoy the spectacle, not just critique it.
“Just enjoy the carnival. It would be a global event because these are high-level names that would draw huge numbers.”
Scott is no stranger to the world of football, having married fan-favourite CBS sports broadcaster Kate Abdo in September last year.
His prospective competitors were iconic teammates at Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson, making over 200 appearances together.
Their relationship was believed to have turned cold following Ronaldo‘s protests to the referee earning Rooney a red card in a 2006 World Cup quarter final, which Portugal would go on to win on penalties.
He also made headlines for his comments on the heated Messi vs Ronaldo debate, backing the Argentinian over his former teammate.
But earlier this week the England legend rubbished rumours of bad blood between the two on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast.
Rooney, 39, said: “People think I hate him (Ronaldo).
“I love him. I think he’s an absolute genius and what he’s doing is incredible.
“I love Cristiano and playing with him. I don’t think people realise actually how close me and him were.”
While it seems that a boxing score-settler between the two is unlikely, it is not the only fight that Rooney has been tipped of late.
He was called out earlier this week by former Leeds United and Ireland international keeper Paddy Kenny.
Kenny is himself set to face former Prem footballer Curtis Davies at a charity event next month, and is keen to keep the ball rolling on his new boxing escapades.
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