Amir Khan, former world champion boxer, has extended an offer to train Wayne Rooney.
If a potential boxing match against Jamie Vardy could materialize amid recent speculation surrounding the two footballing legends, Khan promises to train Rooney for the bout.
Rooney has been approached by KSI’s promotion Misfits regarding the possibility of competing in one of their events.
Khan, considering the ongoing ‘Wagatha Christie’ case involving Wazza and Vardy’s wives, sees Vardy as a suitable opponent for the former Manchester United man.
Amir Khan trying to set up Rooney v Vardy
Speaking to Gambling Zone, Khan expressed his thoughts on the potential matchup:
“Jamie Vardy is the right fight for Wayne, that’s a very good even fight. They’ve got the spat their wives have had, what a fight that would make, it would sell well.”
Acknowledging both Rooney and Vardy as novices in boxing, Khan emphasized the importance of ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for Wazza:
“You don’t want to put him in the ring with someone that could hurt him, or outbox and make him look stupid, it should just be someone for a bit of fun as someone like Wayne could get really hurt.”
Expressing his willingness to assist Wazza in his boxing journey, Khan highlighted the mutual respect among athletes:
“I’d love to train and help Wazza, sportsmen have a lot of respect for one another, because they’ve been there and done it, so they’d listen to you more than a normal trainer.”
Wazza, however, clarified his current focus on returning to management after being sacked by Birmingham earlier this season.
While confirming Misfits’ approach, he reiterated his priority: “I want to focus on getting back into management, not boxing.”
Despite the intrigue surrounding the potential matchup between Rooney and Vardy, the former Manchester United man emphasized his commitment to his managerial aspirations:
“There’s been a few [offers] and obviously Misfits have been in and that’s been all over the news. But listen I want to focus on getting back into management, that’s my focus.”
As the speculation continues, the possibility of Wazza stepping into the boxing ring remains uncertain, with his immediate attention directed towards his managerial career revival.
