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Sharapova displays boxing skills at Los Angeles beach workout

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Tennis legend, Maria Sharapova, has shown off her boxing skills which included a Los Angeles beach workout with trainer Tommy Cassano.

The 33-year-old, who retired in February, took up boxing training while she was served a doping ban which began in 2016.

And she posted a series of pad work clips to reveal her progression.

Sharapova captioned the post: “My first ever reel. Definitely not the last, as I need way more practice.”

After the Russian returned to tennis in 2017, following a 15 month suspension, she revealed boxing helped keep her busy.

Sharapova said: “I tried boxing as I needed to keep myself in good form.

“It was great as I could imagine some particular people whom I wanted to hit.”

The former World No1 is not the only athlete to take up an interest in boxing.

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema revealed he could even take up a career in the ring after his retirement from football.

Benzema made his revelation in a YouTube chat with his kickboxer pal Fouad Ezbiri.

He said: “I get a thrill out of combat sports, and I love to train.

read also:Maria Sharapova recalls fun dinner with Novak Djokovic

“Once my football career is over, why don’t I train with you for six months?

“Then, if you think I am ready for a fight, there’s no problem as far as I’m concerned. I swear to God, I’m up for it.”

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