Former Premier League winner to compete in boxing

Danny Simpson fight poster. (Peter Woodentop, Infobae montage)

In recent years, boxing and martial arts events have become popular. In Spain there are two clear examples, The Evening of the Year by Ibai Llanos and the DWT by Jordi Wild. It is also a trend abroad. This is the case of the organization Misfits Boxingcreated by the British youtuber and athlete KSI. It was founded two years ago and to celebrate the company’s anniversary they are going to organize an evening with many names, including Danny Simpson.

The founder himself will return to the ring after his defeat against Tommy Fury in October 2023. This time he will face off against Slim y Anthony Taylor in a fight two against one. They are joined by seven other couples who will fight on the night of August 31.

DTG contra Minikon y Jake Cornish contra Mike Edwards will be the MFB cruiserweight matches. Deen ‘The great’ contra Dave Fogarty are in the MFB lightweight. On the other hand, Sami Hamed will be measured against Jesse Clarke, Ben Williams contra Warren Spencer, ‘HS Tikky Tokky’ contra George Fensom and finally, Danny Aarons contra Danny Simpson. The latter name is one of the most striking. Despite having been away from the football pitch for many years, Simpson won the Premier League twice.

Born in Ecclesa town in Manchester, the right back began his career in the lower categories of the Manchester United. Before moving up to the first team he went on loan to Royal Antwerp in 2006 and at Sunderland in 2007.

Despite belonging to the Red Devils Until 2010, he did not have many opportunities and was constantly on loan. Ipswich, Blackburb y Newcastle were his home during this period. Until in 2009, the Magpies made the purchase of the player effective. He stayed there for five seasons (2013). After playing at St James’ Park, moved to the QPR for a year, at Leicester City, Huddersfield, Bristol City and finally, to Macclesfieldwhere he decided to retire.

The Briton took to social media to post the announcement. “It’s the day that every footballer knows will come eventually and that no one wants to happen, but it’s time to announce my retirement from the game we all love so much,” he wrote. “Although it’s a day I never wanted to come and it’s been a while since I played, I’m glad I did.”“It’s time to hang up my boots and concentrate on other projects.”

However, Danny Simpson is Double Premier League champion with Manchester United and Leiscester City. He also has dos English 2nd tier championin 2010 with Newcastle and in 2007 with Sunderland. Although the most relevant title of his career is the Champions League which he added with United in 2008.

After hanging up his boots, he has decided to put on his gloves and get into the ring. The former footballer will face YouTuber Danny Aarons. “Fighting a Premier League winner was not on my 2024 bingo card, But here we are,” his opponent wrote on Instagram.