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Wayne Rooney calls out Jamie Carragher for boxing match as Man Utd icon says ‘I’d f***ing love to’ get rival in the ring

WAYNE ROONEY has called out his old rival Jamie Carragher for a boxing match. The England legend wants back in the boxing ring as he explains its value to his development as a young footballer at Everton and Manchester United.…

By Henry Ollis-Brown · The Sun - Premier League

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 1:25 PM

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Wayne Rooney called out former Liverpool rival Jamie Carragher for a boxing match.
Rooney made the challenge during an interview on promoter Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions TikTok account.
The former striker credited childhood boxing training with aiding his physical development as a young Everton player.

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Wayne Rooney has publicly called out former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher for a boxing match. The Manchester United and England legend made the challenge during an appearance on boxing promoter Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions TikTok account, stating that he would love to get his longtime rival into the ring.

Rooney credited his early boxing training at Croxteth Amateur Boxing Club for developing the physical power that helped him reach Everton's first team at age 16. Although a boxing bout has long been rumored for Rooney, he is reportedly set to appear on I'm A Celebrity later this year before considering any ring debut.

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