Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel shows off his boxing skills and calls out Rio Ferdinand
The retired Danish shot-stopper has suggested a showdown between the two Premier League legends
PETER SCHMEICHEL has called out fellow Manchester United veteran Rio Ferdinand.
The retired goalkeeper has decided to step into the ring - 14 years after hanging up his boots.
The Danish star uploaded a video of himself practising on the pads to his Twitter page.
And he captioned the post: 'Maybe @rioferdy5 we meet some day'.
Throughout his playing career Schmeichel was renowned for his intimidating physique - standing at 6"3' and weighing almost 16 stone.
Since retiring, the 53-year-old has also joined the Sky Sports football analyst panel.
Rio Ferdinand shocked the sporting world after he called a surprise press conference stating his intentions to become a professional fighter.
He has partnered with betting company Betfair and will be coached by Team GB trainer Richie Woodhall.
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Wycombe's heavyweight hitman Adebayo Akinfenwa has also stated that he is willing to 'take out' Rio Ferdinand in the ring.
Schmeichel hit the headlines in 1998 after getting himself into a drink-fuelled fight with Reds skipper Roy Keane.
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The two locked horns during a pre-season tour of Asia and Keane ended up headbutting the Danish goalkeeper.
In his autobiography, Keane said: "He said 'I've had enough of you, it's time we sorted this out'. So I said 'Okay' and we had a fight.
"There was a lot of noise - Peter's a big lad."
