Flintoff battles unbeaten American Richard Dawson at the Manchester Arena on a bill that includes some of Britain’s highly-ranked contenders and is looking forward to fulfilling a lifelong dream to be a boxer.
“I’ve always been a boxing fan, I think most blokes have,” Flintoff told Sky Sports.
“I’m under no illusions about the task I’m taking on. Each week it’s getting harder as the training steps up and the sparring partners get better – but I love the challenge of it and I’m enjoying being a sportsman again. It’s going to be different.
“I’m surprised at how many people want to punch me. I’m getting offered out on Twitter left, right and centre!
“Hopefully some of the experiences I’ve had walking out to bat in front of thousands of people around the world is going to help, but I’m under no illusions. You’ve got someone in the other corner wanting to come out and take your head off, effectively!
“There’s a lot of people passionate about boxing, but I’m one of them. Hopefully we can reach to a wider audience and get the casual boxing fan coming in.
“This is about celebrating boxing and also, at the same time, giving me a chance to have a go at it under amazing tuition.”
Andrew Flintoff Set To Become A Professional Boxer
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