PHOTO: More than 30 years later, Barry Michael has turned his attention to the equally competitive business world. (9NEWS)

Former world champion boxer Barry Michael has thrown his hat in the ring as a real estate agent.

Michael, 67, is most well-known for clinching the IBF junior lightweight title during a 15-round epic with Lester Ellis at Festival Hall in 1985.

More than 30 years later, he has turned his attention to the equally competitive business world.

“I tell you what, there’s quite a few similarities (between boxing and real estate). It is cut throat!” Michaeltold 9NEWS.

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