(Photo : Leicester City)

Danny Simpson, the former footballer who once basked in the glory of winning the most impressive Premier League title, Leicester City's 5,000 to 1-odd 2015-2016 championship, is now making headlines for an entirely different reason.

Simpson was expected to be a part of elite soccer for years, but the journey didn't turn out as he expected.. Now, he has traded his soccer cleats for boxing gloves, embarking on an ambitious new career on the ring.

Simpson's first fight took place during the weekend, in Dublin, Ireland, where he faced youtuber Danny Aaron in an exhibition match that ended in a tie after four rounds.

Switching sports is never easy; he is not the first athlete to make such a dramatic switch. Perhaps the most famous case is Michael Jordan's, who attempted a career in baseball with the Birmingham Barons. Even though he didn't achieve the same legendary status as in basketball, Jordan did manage to play several games as he sought to honor his recently-deceased father. Similarly, Usain Bolt, the world's fastest man, made headlines with a short-lived transition to professional soccer. Despite his unmatched speed on the track, Bolt´s football journey was more about passion than a serious career move.

The transition from football to boxing might seem unconventional, but it reflects Danny´s enduring passion for competition. Simpson has been training rigorously, focusing on building the strength, agility, and endurance necessary for a successful boxing career.

Time will tell whether he continues down this road or chooses a different path for his professional life.