FORMER Crystal Palace striker Leon McKenzie has revealed he would like to have a Croydon-based company sponsor him for his boxing debut in June.
The 34-year-old, son of former British and European champion Clinton McKenzie and nephew of three-time world champion Duke McKenzie, admits he can't wait to get in the ring after training hard for the last couple of months, and he reveals the full story in Friday's Croydon Advertiser.
"When you look at everything that I've been through, it's unbelievable really," he exclusively told Advertiser Sport.
"The fight is nine weeks away. I've got two sponsors so far but I just want that third one to pop up in regards with what I'm trying to do.
"Croydon-wise, I am just hoping someone comes out of the woodwork to be my final sponsor.
"There might be a brand that might think it's a nice story with my life and it would definitely be worth doing.
"People have to remember I don't play football anymore, so any help would be greatly appreciated."
Don't miss the full exclusive interview with McKenzie in tomorrow's Croydon Advertiser.
If you're interested in sponsoring Leon and having your company name showcased on a wider scale, email our sports reporter mark.ritson@essnmedia.co.uk or if you're on Twitter, you can tweet Leon @LeonMckenzie1.
Follow us on Twitter for the latest Palace news, exclusives and live match updates at www.twitter.com/AdvertiserSport
Palace fans on Facebook, have your say on our page at www.facebook.com/AdvertiserSport
Watch our exclusive away videos following Palace around the country on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/AdvertiserSport
The 34-year-old, son of former British and European champion Clinton McKenzie and nephew of three-time world champion Duke McKenzie, admits he can't wait to get in the ring after training hard for the last couple of months, and he reveals the full story in Friday's Croydon Advertiser.
"When you look at everything that I've been through, it's unbelievable really," he exclusively told Advertiser Sport.
"The fight is nine weeks away. I've got two sponsors so far but I just want that third one to pop up in regards with what I'm trying to do.
"Croydon-wise, I am just hoping someone comes out of the woodwork to be my final sponsor.
"There might be a brand that might think it's a nice story with my life and it would definitely be worth doing.
"People have to remember I don't play football anymore, so any help would be greatly appreciated."
Don't miss the full exclusive interview with McKenzie in tomorrow's Croydon Advertiser.
If you're interested in sponsoring Leon and having your company name showcased on a wider scale, email our sports reporter mark.ritson@essnmedia.co.uk or if you're on Twitter, you can tweet Leon @LeonMckenzie1.
Follow us on Twitter for the latest Palace news, exclusives and live match updates at www.twitter.com/AdvertiserSport
Palace fans on Facebook, have your say on our page at www.facebook.com/AdvertiserSport
Watch our exclusive away videos following Palace around the country on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/AdvertiserSport
