Fitzpatrick’s boxer Nick Leahy announces turn to the professional ranks

Leahy says the time is now right, at the age of 25. after a very successful amateur career. He joins fellow club pro Jessica Barry, who is 2-0 as a professional for the gym.

Leahy has signed a management contract with highly respected manager Jon pegg. who has many of the midlands’ top professionals and former world champion Sam Eggington on his books.

He said: “I’m really happy to be making the turnover to pro boxing and being part of the exciting professional local scene.

“There is lots of hard work ahead, but I’m looking forward to every bit of it and seeing where this journey can take us.”

He is aiming to add his name to the long list of champions managed by Jon Pegg and also will make a exciting addition to a red hot local Leamington boxing scene.