Danny Simpson admits his unlikely career switch has become a new 'obsession' as the former Premier League winner prepares for his debut inside the boxing ring on Misfits' Dublin card... and admits he

Former Premier League defender Danny Simpson is set to step into the boxing ring this Saturday night, embarking on a journey that began with a casual phone call and has quickly transformed into a brand new obsession. A call from boxing promoter Mams Taylor presented a new challenge, reigniting the fire that fuelled his successful football career, which saw him lift the Premier League title with the Foxes in 2015-16. Former Leicester City star Danny Simpson is preparing to make his boxing debut on Saturday The former Premier League full-back took the debut fight on just five weeks notice Simpson clinched the Premier League title with Leicester City in the 2015-16 season 'Ever since I was a kid, I thrived on challenges,' he said, highlighting his journey from humble beginnings to playing for Manchester United. Simpson admitted 'there's been days where you doubt yourself' during his training camp Simpson's obsessive personality, which served him well in football, has been a valuable asset in his boxing training.