×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Informed Minds Prefer The Standard
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Ferdinand: Boxing career will help cope with grief of losing my late wife to cancer

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

/COURTESY
  • Rio Ferdinand is pursuing a new career in boxing
  • The ex-footballer, who is taking the sport up professionally, admitted it was a way of 'channelling his aggression'

After two painful years grieving for his wife Rebecca’s tragic death from cancer , Rio ­Ferdinand is coming out fighting with a new career as a boxer.

The former Manchester United and England defender showed the first signs of making a fresh start when he began a new relationship with TOWIE star Kate Wright, 26.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
Basketball
Zetech Sparks hold the nerve to edge out Strathmore Swords
Unique Sports
Prisons crowned Japanese Ambassador's Cup champions
Football
Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia go nine points clear
Athletics
Kenya finally removed from WADA watchlist