No joke, I’m deadly serious about this – Haskell

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FORMER England flanker James Haskell insists his switch to become a heavyweight mixed martial arts fighter is no PR stunt.
Haskell, who called time on his 17-year professional rugby career in May, has agreed a deal with MMA promotion Bellator.
The 34-year-old has 77 England caps but admits stepping into the cage next year will be scary.
“Mike Tyson said it: Everyone has got a plan until you get hit in the face. But for me it is a test, it’s a journey,” Haskell said. “I’m not messing around with this. There has been overwhelming support but some people think it&...

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