Malik Scott says Rooney vs Ronaldo fight would be a global event
Former boxing coach to heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, Malik Scott, has sensationally claimed that a boxing showdown between football legends Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo would captivate audiences worldwide.
Rooney and Ronaldo, who shared the dressing room at Manchester United, have long been linked by their storied rivalry and friendship.
What Scott said
Now, Scott believes a bout between the pair would transcend sport.
Cristiano Ronaldo in action against Hungary || Image credit: Imago
“Cristiano Ronaldo vs Wayne Rooney would bring more eyes to boxing, and I’m all for it,” Scott told CanadaCasino.
He added, “Any time boxing gets more attention, it’s a good thing. I want people to enjoy the spectacle, not just critique it. Just enjoy the carnival. It would be a global event because these are high-level names that would draw huge numbers.”
At 40, Ronaldo is still active on the pitch with Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, while 39-year-old Rooney has retired from football and turned to management and punditry. Both are known boxing enthusiasts, adding weight to Scott’s fantasy matchup.
The pair’s relationship has often been under scrutiny. Fans still recall their infamous clash at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, when Ronaldo was accused of influencing Rooney’s red card in England’s quarter-final defeat to Portugal.
Despite that incident, Rooney recently stressed that he has “no issues” with his former teammate, praising Ronaldo’s remarkable career and influence on the game.