One of the CFL's colourful characters is calling it a career.
A league source requesting anonymity said that defensive tackle Adriano Belli has decided to retire.
And in keeping with the Toronto native's fun-loving persona -- he has been dubbed 'The Kissing Bandit' for his habit of pecking individuals on the cheek -- Belli will make the announcement on a boat Wednesday.
The apparent reason for doing so on a boat is that Belli is now sailing off into the sunset as a football player.
However, the 33-year-old Belli will still be busy as he also runs a meat distribution and packing company with his family in Mississauga, Ont.
Belli, 33, spent 10 seasons in the CFL.
He was a first-round draft pick of the B.C. Lions in 2001 out of the University of Houston and suited up for Montreal, Hamilton and Toronto.
The six-foot-five, 290-pound defensive tackle played the last four years with the Argos and became a free agent in February.
