Frank Lampard's former assistant manager beats ex-Arsenal and Tottenham ace in boxing fight

FormerChelsea assistant manager Jody Morris overcame ex-Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur ace David Bentley at a charity boxing event.

Morris, 46, was Frank Lampard's right-hand man during the now Coventry City manager's first reign in charge at Stamford Bridge. Four years after Lampard was dismissed, Morris, who also briefly managed Swindon Town,swapped the football pitch for the boxing ring to fight on Pro Project Promotions' charity fight card.

The event was arranged to raise money for charities: Playskill, Sport In Mind, Willow Foundation, and Helping Hands, with the aim of generating £500,000. It was an entertaining night of boxing action, which was attended by the likes of Peter Crouch and many others.

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The bout, which took place at the Grosvernor Hotel in Mayfair, was organised by ex-Arsenal and Millwall goalkeeper Graham Stack, who also persuaded the likes of Curtis Davies, Leroy Lita, Paddy Kenny and many more to fight. However, the main event of the evening was the clash between Morris and Bentley.

The two former Premier League players renewed the famous rivalry between Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham. On this occasion, it was the Blues who came out on top, as Morris was crowned the winner over three rounds.

After the fight, the ex-Chelsea youth coach said: "I was absolutely f***ed! You don’t realise how much the adrenaline will take out of you.

"Obviously, I’ve worked fairly hard for the last seven-eight weeks. I was pleased I did, otherwise I’d have been out on my feet."

He also referenced Bentley's former clubs and laughed: "Spurs have tried for ages but they always get folded up by the Chels. But let’s not forget he was Arsenal as well so that was Arsenal and Spurs in one night.”

Bentley also congratulated Morris for his victory and also admitted he found it to be a gruelling challenge. The former Gunner, who retired from football at the age of 29 years old, admitted it will likely be his last fight.

The now 41-year-old said: "I feel great getting in the ring, fighting Jody what a great guy he is. But getting into the ring, I think I’m better at promoting boxing than I am actually boxing.

“But I wanted to actually get in the ring and it was about raising money for charity. That’s what it’s all about. Congratulations to Jody. Thank God I didn’t go down, I wouldn’t have got back up!”

Morris managed to keep Bentley away with some firm jabs, while also catching the ex-England international with some huge overhand right hands. Bentley, who was trained by former world champion Kevin Mitchell, struggled to get inside Morris and cause some damage of his own.

But the whole event was fought with good nature and ended with the two former players from rival teams embracing in the squared circle.