Boxer Might Turn Down $5 million So He Can Be Drag Racer

Boxer Might Turn Down $5 million So He Can Be Drag Racer
 

Boxer Might Turn Down $5 million So He Can Be Drag Racer

Jun 30, 2008

Boxer Might Turn Down $5 million So He Can Be Drag Racer

Danny Green may spurn a $5 million offer to take on Anthony Mundine in the ring again, with another offer also tempting the champion boxer, a new career as a drag racer.

After mentioning in a radio interview he would be interested becoming a professional drag racer, Green was given an offer from renowned racer Brett Stevens to join his team.

Brett said he could offer me a contract as a profile driver. Brett has world records, so they know what they are doing.
It may sound a little bizarre, but Green says it would be one of a few ways to match the adrenaline rush he has missed since leaving the boxing world.

I know a lot of people would think boxing is safer, my wife Nina is one - she’s rolling her eyes in disbelief.

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