COLEEN ROONEY is “worried” about husband Wayne’s planned move into boxing – but has vowed to support him.
The former England striker has left many shocked by his plans to enter to the ring.
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But SunSport can reveal Wazza has been training for his boxing debut for several MONTHS.
Our source said: “Wayne has a boxing [heavy] bag at his home and is on it most days.
“Since retiring from football, boxing training has been the way he’s kept himself in shape.
“He’s really stepped things up over the last few months, and even more so since he left his job at Birmingham because he has a bit more time on his hands.
“The idea of boxing for real, and arranging a fight, has always been an ambition of Wayne’s, but now he is really keen to make it happen.
“Coleen is naturally worried. She doesn’t want to see Wayne get hurt, and part of her wishes he would just stick to the gym work.
“But, at the same time, she’s proud of the way he has focused on it and thrown his heart and soul into the training.
“So, if he does go through with it, she’ll definitely support him.
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“Whether she will be able to sit at ringside is another matter.
“She used to get nervous enough at football games – but this would be on another level.”
Our story comes a day after it emerged Rooney had held talks about stepping into the boxing ring for a high-profile bout via the Misfits series.
The controversial promotion sees YouTube stars like KSI and Logan Paul compete for big money.
And now, former Manchester United star Rooney – who was sacked as Birmingham City boss last month after just 15 games in charge – is being lined up.
It wouldn’t be the first time Rooney has pulled on boxing gloves.
He infamously held an impromptu bout in his own kitchen nine years ago and was KNOCKED OUT by former Red Devils team-mate Phil Bardsley before mimicking the fall in a subsequent United goal celebration.
Rooney has been weighing up his options as he waits to see if another managerial job presents itself after his stints with Birmingham, DC United and Derby County.
The former United and Everton frontman has always been a keen boxing fan and was even a member of an amateur club as a kid in his home city of Liverpool.
He once walked out with Ricky Hatton for the Manchester fighter’s clash with Jose Luis Castillo in Las Vegas and he has been ringside for other major fights.
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He once messaged Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn and jokingly asked him to set up a fight.
But a Misfits contest is now seen as a serious option for the retired footballer, with talks having taken place in recent weeks.
Misfits isn’t governed by the British Boxing Board of Control so Rooney would not be competing in a professional contest.
The events, which are broadcast on DAZN, have a mix of social-media celebrities of various fame and notoriety.
The over-hyped promotions have often sparked controversy with ugly scenes at press conferences and weigh-ins.
Many in the boxing world have called for the sport to distance itself from them.
Rooney’s discussions with the promotion are still in their infancy, but it’s clear Misfits would have to dangle a mouthwatering sum to lure him.
Rooney is Manchester United’s all-time leading scorer with 253 goals in 559 appearances.
Only Harry Kane has scored more goals than Rooney for England.
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