NFL player takes up boxing

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Vikings DE Ray Edwards stated that he will take up professional boxing if there is an NFL lockout, and perhaps in the very least during the offseason. Apparently Emmanuel Steward said he has the potential to be the greatest of all time? Not sure what to say on that one. What are your guys thoughts? Is this good for the sport of boxing?
I picked this up on ESPN news on xbox live, sorry no link.