Patrice Evra: Former Manchester Utd full-back to make MMA debut in Paris tournament in May

Former Manchester United and France defender Patrice Evra will make his combined martial arts debut in Paris subsequent month.

The 43-year-old will compete in a bout at Professional Fighters League Europe’s Paris tournament on May 23 on the Accor Arena in Bercy.

Evra has been doing struggle coaching for just about a decade and has been getting ready for his aggressive bow along good friend and PFL famous person Cedric Doumbe.

It has no longer but been introduced who Evra will struggle in opposition to, and he stated: “You guys should know by now, I love this game too.

“I’ve carried out at the international’s greatest phases, gained each primary trophy in soccer, however PFL Europe Paris shall be a shockingly particular evening for me.

“I’ve been training alongside the best in the world for years and they’ll also tell you I’m ready for this. I’m going to put on a show at the Accor Arena on May 23, so come watch the spectacle.”

PFL CEO Pete Murray added: “I’m instructed he loves this sport up to us, and we’re going to to find out on 23 May! We’re extremely excited to have the celebrity this is Patrice Evra struggle below the PFL banner, as we are all about thrilling match-u.s.and making historical past.

Evra spent eight-and-a-half years at Manchester United, profitable 5 Premier League titles amongst a number of honours.

He moved directly to Juventus in 2014 and retired six years in the past, along with his ultimate appearances coming in a temporary spell for West Ham.

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