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title: "‘Peak 2017’, ‘Shambles’ – Man United fans react to online reports"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/peak-2017-shambles-man-united-fans-react-to-shock-reports-online/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Jonny Gorrie"
section: "Manchester United Football Club"
published: "2017-09-19T18:20:32Z"
modified: "2017-09-19T18:20:32Z"
---

# ‘Peak 2017’, ‘Shambles’ – Man United fans react to online reports

**The Manchester United fans in the Transfer Tavern were dealt a huge shock last night.**

Indeed, [reports](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/09/18/rio-ferdinand-become-professional-boxer-age-38/) emerged suggesting Red Devils legend Rio Ferdinand was set to switch his career towards the boxing arena, after largely appearing as a pundit on BT Sport since his retirement back in 2015.

The 38-year-old confirmed he was to attempt to gain a license from the British Boxing Board of Control and follow UFC superstar Conor McGregor into the world of boxing.

Having kept himself fit since retirement, the ex-England star looks like his eyes are set on the squared circle.

As you can imagine, the news surrounding Ferdinand – who won six Premier League titles and the Champions League during a 12-year stint at Old Trafford, has certainly sparked a reaction online.

With that in mind, here’s a look at how Man United fans reacted online to Ferdinand’s boxing news.

https://twitter.com/RhysDavid87/status/910051424582750209

> Whats Rio Ferdinand thinking ?
>
> — Hoooops (@HoopsIconic) [September 19, 2017](https://twitter.com/HoopsIconic/status/910051583559389185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

https://twitter.com/JoeAshworth98/status/910037057887719424

> Rio Ferdinand is fit and determined. I think he will achieve some success as a boxer. I'd still put my money on Vidic tho[#mufc](https://twitter.com/hashtag/mufc?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — Nev Thompson (@nevthompson12) [September 19, 2017](https://twitter.com/nevthompson12/status/910029768460046336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Someone needs to tell Rio [@rioferdy5](https://twitter.com/rioferdy5?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) about the Mike Tyson quote: "Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." [#MUFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — Seamus (@caplnrfc) [September 18, 2017](https://twitter.com/caplnrfc/status/909889116573175816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Whilst I wish him good luck, Rio Ferdinand trying his hand at boxing is literally peak 2017. Seems the rule book is right out the window.
>
> — Gary Tait (@garytait1) [September 19, 2017](https://twitter.com/garytait1/status/910051961407508480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Rio Ferdinand going through midlife crisis at 38 , man said boxing
>
> — RayBoogieMadeiT (@RayBoogie\_) [September 19, 2017](https://twitter.com/RayBoogie_/status/910051930977837056)