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Patrice Evra Confirms MMA Debut for PFL Europe Paris on May 23

The former Manchester United star, trained by Cédric Doumbé since 2016, challenges Luis Suárez as his potential opponent.

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Manchester United's Patrice Evra (L) warms up with teammates ahead of the Legends of the North football match between Manchester United Legends and Liverpool Legends at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on May 21, 2022.
Laureus World Sports Awards - Hotel d’Evreux, Paris, France - May 8, 2023 Former footballer Patrice Evra poses ahead of the award ceremony REUTERS/Johanna Geron
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Overview

  • Patrice Evra, 43, will make his professional MMA debut on May 23 at the Accor Arena in Paris under the PFL Europe banner.
  • Evra has trained in combat sports since 2016 alongside PFL star Cédric Doumbé, preparing for this career transition after retiring from football in 2019.
  • The PFL has yet to announce Evra's opponent, but he has publicly called out former Liverpool striker Luis Suárez, reigniting their historic rivalry.
  • PFL CEO Pete Murray emphasized the significance of Evra's debut, highlighting its potential to draw global attention to the promotion.
  • This marks a redemption for Evra's combat sports ambitions, following the cancellation of his planned boxing debut in 2022.