Andrew 'Freddy' Flintoff...

[Tam Seddon]

Is turning into a pro boxer?? Story is in sky sports, on my phone so can't post the link but will do later. Can't believe this really, he was a fantastic cricket player but never in a millions years would I have thought old freddy Flintoff would have got the gloves on....wonder how he gets on. Apparently Barry McGuigan is training him?? And he's making his pro debut in November in Manchester.

Me, being from the USA, have no idea who you are talking about, but I am interested in anyone who switches careers. It takes more courage than most of us have, especially if you've had a successful first career. You said, "never in a million years", is that because he had a great career playing cricket, or he may be a little old to start boxing, or maybe you just can't picture him as a boxer? With Barry McGuigan in his corner, I'm thinking he's off to a good start! Keep us posted, it's the kind I like.

Now I think about it, to be honest with you Flintoff was a massive personality in the england team and a great character, he's got a good build and out of any cricketer in this country who would have turned into a pro boxer it could have been him. The reason why i did say never in a millions years would I have thought Flintoff would have turned pro was because of Ross' comment, he was very injury prone and it did limit his career on the pitch.

He was a fantastic all rounder though, outstanding with the bat and ball. Many a time have the England team relied on Flintoff to turn around matches with his performances. I was always sad to see Flintoff leave because he's such a likeable character, he's done a lot of stuff on the television post injury, and I'm pretty sure this is part of that really.

But back to Ross' point if he's fit enough to be a pro boxer , why the hell isn't he trying to get back into the england team?? With Kevin Peterson and Andrew Strauss retiring recentley, I would love Flintoff to get back to full fitness and play cricket again. He would fit into any side when fully fit.