The famous Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke is going to return to the boxing ring. According to the artist, in the summer it may take another fight with his participation.
According to the agent Vadim Kornilov, representing the interests of boxing 62-year-old actor, Rourke already looking for an opponent . Kornilov noted that the appearance of an actor in the ring should not expect the opening act for the Russians Ruslan wires and Argentinean Lucas Matthysse, the fight which will be held April 18 in the US city of Verona.
“At the moment we do not have a specific date or opponent, but I can say that fight will not pass on the undercard fight Ruslan wires . Maybe it will happen a little later. Mickey – a real fighter and trains is not less than the young boxers. He’s a great example of how you can keep yourself in a beautiful sports form, regardless of their age, “- quotes Kornilov World boxing news.
Rourke returned to boxing after long-term break in 2014. November 28 in Moscow American actor knocked out in the second round of the 29-year-old compatriot Elliott Seymour , but the fight was a farce. It was reported that Seymour is a professional “pear” – losing boxing matches for money. Nevertheless, the contractual nature of the fight against Rourke has not confirmed it.
Recall, 62-year-old Mickey Rourke started boxing at age 12, but retired from the sport for the sake of acting career. In 1991, he returned to the ring and spent eight matches under coach Freddie Roach, who at different times of preparing for fights Mike Tyson and Oscar De La Hoya. Rourke won six wins (four of them by knockout) and two matches brought a draw.
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