Nacer Bouhanni's Orbea Orca - Gallery

Nacer Bouhanni boxed his way to stage 1 victory at the Criterium du Dauphine then feigned several punches to pay tribute to the late Muhammad Ali. The French sprinter is a divisive character in the peloton with his fiery character ruffling the feathers of his rivals and has made it no secret that post cycling he will take up boxing professionally.

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