A 'rising star' boxer from Oldham who has maintained a winning streak this year has announced his last fight of 2022 will take place in his hometown this weekend.
Leyton Collymore from Lees has spent almost five years honing his boxing skills after a successful 10-year career in Muay Thai.
The 26-year-old now has his sights on earning some bigger titles in 2023, particularly after maintaining his 'winning streak' in the sport this year.
He's won all five of his professional fights so far - and his sixth and final fight of the year is due to take place this Saturday, December 3, in his hometown at Oldham Leisure Centre.
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Leyton will be battling against his opponent, Bahadur Karami, in the event brought by Black Flash Promotions.
But the fight also represents a "big new chapter" in Leyton's book as he said he started training in Arnie's Gym under a new head coach, Anthony Farnell, an ex-professional champion boxer, earlier this month.
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In October, Leyton announced a sad departure from his gym and former coach.
He said: "After a lot of thought and heartache, I've made the hard decision to part with my trainer, Joe Pennington, and Northside Gym.
"This hasn’t been an easy decision to reach after spending the past four years with him but for reason that I want to keep to myself, I feel it’s time to make the change.
"I’ve loved my time with Joe and I owe the man so much in terms of what he has done for me.
"I have so much love and respect for the man and it isn’t the end of our relationship as Joe will continue to manage me and my career going forward."
Leyton extended his gratitude to the gym and everyone he's trained alongside in the past four years.
"Love and respect to you all but most of all the boss man himself - Joe, thank you", he concluded.
Tickets are still up for grabs to see his Saturday fight starting from £40 for a standard ticket, £70 for ringside tickets and £100 for a table.
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