Boxing legend Chris Eubank wears outrageous uniform as he starts career as police officer in Louisia

Boxing legend Chris Eubank is now working as a police officer in America, having been made a certified law enforcement marshal in Louisiania.

Eubank, 52, has been made a certified law enforcement marshal in Louisiana, and shared a video of himself at work on Twitter.

Chris Eubank wrote: “Sergeant Eubank proudly on duty in Louisiana. All warriors protect and serve, whether one wears a badge or not.”

In the footage, the former boxer spoke as he was at the scene of a car crash, while he wore a police uniform and an outrageous bow tie.

Mr Eubank Stood in the rain, and said: “I don’t have a raincoat like the rest of the officers, but it’s ok.”

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While at the scene, a bystander told Mr Eubank “I’ve never seen a cop with a tie before,” the former boxer replied “Yes, yes”.

According to reports, Chris Eubank has recently been giving lectures about peace in America, particularly in the southern states.

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One Twitter user wrote: “Simply the best…you can’t help but love him”.

While another wrote: “Love the bow tie”.

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My view: Good luck to him, he has a real job, maybe Chris Eubank will change some things that fuel negative police image among the public.