Deontay Wilder’s ex-trainer Malik Scott urged Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo to meet in the boxing ring.
Scott predicted the clash would attract global attention, calling it a carnival that could transform celebrity boxing.
Football Icons Share Passion for Combat
Rooney, now a pundit, retired after management spells, while Ronaldo continues playing for Al-Nassr at 40.
Both men love combat sports, with Ronaldo once admitting he prefers boxing or UFC to watching football on TV.
Scott argued their star power would guarantee massive viewership, turning the exhibition into a cultural phenomenon.
Friendship, Rivalry, and Respect
Rooney and Ronaldo shared five seasons at Manchester United, winning three Premier League titles and a Champions League.
Their friendship survived the infamous 2006 World Cup quarter-final, when Ronaldo influenced Rooney’s red card against Portugal.
Rooney recently praised Ronaldo, calling him a genius and dismissing claims of personal animosity between them.
He explained admiration for Lionel Messi never diminished his respect for Ronaldo’s unmatched finishing ability and killer instinct.
Meanwhile, ex-goalkeeper Paddy Kenny publicly challenged Rooney to a boxing match, fueling speculation around his fighting future.
