What happened. Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, released on parole in July 2025 after pleading guilty to cannabis importation, is rebuilding his life by returning to football and preparing for a charity boxing match against Nile Ranger.

He was sacked by Greenock Morton after the charge.
He is playing in non-league and Baller League.
The event aims to raise £500,000 for charity.

His next step is the boxing ring, part of a seven-bout charity event organized by Graham Stack.

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