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Apr 2021
35m 24s

Rio Ferdinand

Bbc Radio 5 Live
About this episode

One of the world’s best-known sports promoters Eddie Hearn is back for third series of No Passion, No Point.

In this series, Eddie chats to some of the biggest names in sport, entertainment and business, including Rio Ferdinand, Canelo Alvarez and even Eddie's dad, Barry Hearn. He’ll learn about their passions, what gets them up in the morning, and how they built their successful careers.

To kick off the series, Eddie talks to former Manchester United and England captain Rio Ferdinand. They chat about his football career and some nights out where they crossed paths, his plans for the future, and how to give the next generation the opportunities to make the most of their passions.

No Passion, No Point is produced by Gwyn Rhys Davies, and is a BBC Studios Production for BBC Radio 5 Live. Listen now on BBC Sounds.

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