The former England international football player who transitioned into boxing is itching to test his mettle.
Rio Ferdinand
Former professional boxer and Manchester City fan Ricky Hatton has challenged Rio Ferdinand to a fight.
Ferdinand, a former England and Manchester United defender, announced in September that he has taken up boxing, with the backing of bookmakers Betfair.
The 38-year-old claimed at the time that he is "aiming for a belt" and Hatton, who won 45 fights and suffered just three losses throughout his career, whilst also being a two-weight world champion, is now prepared to test his mettle.
“Rio’s a great lad and a boxing fan," he is quoted as saying by the Daily Mirror.
“He wouldn’t have taken it up if he wasn’t going to give it a go and do it justice.
“I’ll make a comeback and fight him."
Ferdinand won six Premier League titles during his time at United, and won 81 caps for his country.