May Alan Shearer and Roy Keane at some point face off in a celeb boxing match?
Newcastle United icon vs Manchester United legend? BBC vs ITV? The Relaxation Is Soccer vs Stick To Soccer ? It has the potential to be a showdown for the ages.
The 2 have been usually at loggerheads throughout their taking part in days, most memorably in September 2001 throughout Newcastle’s 4-3 win over Keane’s aspect at St James Park.
With solely minutes left to play and the Magpies profitable, Shearer and Keane had a confrontation within the nook. Phrases have been exchanged, a ball was thrown and Keane was finally despatched off for throwing a punch that failed to attach.
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Shearer recalled on the Match of the Day: High 10
“We have been beating them at St. James’ Park and he wished to take a fast throw-in and he’d been at me all recreation as he usually was.
“It was about three of 4 minutes earlier than the tip of the sport. I can not keep in mind precisely what I mentioned, I referred to as him some form of title.
“He received the purple card and I keep in mind having a little bit smile and thought, ‘I’ve executed you want a kipper right here’. I can not imagine you have fallen into that little lure.”
Shearer alongside The Relaxation Is Soccer co-hosts Gary Lineker and Micah Richards (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Shearer’s verdict on whether or not a boxing match between him and Keane might occur
On an episode of Shearer’s The Relaxation Of Soccer podcast, co-host Gary Lineker posed the thought of a gathering between the 2 contained in the squared circle.
The previous Barcelona and Tottenham striker mentioned: “I believe I’d again you towards him, Al. Even now. I believe that individuals would pay to see that.
“You get all of those celeb fights now – get the 2 of you in UFC gloves or boxing gloves.”
However sadly for many who would have an interest within the potential bout, Shearer is not .
“I wouldn’t. I’m too outdated for that s***, Gaz,” he laughed.
Because it stands a match-up between the 2 appears unlikely. The perfect we are able to hope for seems to be a podcast crossover – perhaps Shearer showing on Stick To Soccer.
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