Cristiano Ronaldo squaring off in the boxing ring against Paris Saint-Germain has emerged online. In the footage, the two football stars can be seen wearing boxing shorts and gloves as they warm up ready to go head to head. A man, who would play the referee role then emerges appearing to give the two instructions before renewing hostilities.
Soon after, Neymar, who is clearly psyched up more than Ronaldo strategically takes to the corner of the ring as though to shield himself.
Not entirely sure what’s going on here 👀
— GiveMeSport Football (@GMS__Football) August 10, 2019
But Neymar v Cristiano Ronaldo in the boxing ring - who you got? 🥊 pic.twitter.com/pfekA2wRNp
He goes on to move the head evasively up and down from Ronaldo who is yet to throw any punch. On account of his superior height and weight advantage, made had predicted the Juventus star would emerge victorious. However, to the disappointment of many, Neymar and Ronaldo end up wearing Lucha Libre masks laughing at each other as they horseplay with the public. It would later emerge the pair was actually promoting Meo, a Portuguese mobile network. Meanwhile, Neymar is yet to seal a move away from PSG this summer, and looks set to remain with the French giants this season.
Cristiano Ronaldo vs Neymar boxing match? Football superstars square off for ad campaign https://t.co/Ne9Tcn9cyB pic.twitter.com/0tw20vAn9m
— sports o'clock (@SportsClock) August 11, 2019
Ronaldo, on the other hand will be seeking to continue with his fine form at Juventus as the Turin-based side gun for European glory once again.