Award-winning auction house John Pye Auctions has announced it will be sponsoring Nottingham’s world champion boxer, Leigh Wood, as he defends his title on home soil in March.
John Pye will be supporting local lad Wood on his upcoming press tour as he guards his WBA ‘Regular’ world featherweight belt from Irish opponent, Michael Conlan. While Wood had hoped to bring the battle to a roaring crowd of fans at the City Ground – home of Wood’s much-loved Nottingham Forest – the pair will be clashing at the city’s Motorpoint Arena on Saturday 12th March.
The firm is sponsoring Wood in partnership with eco-conscious clothing brand, Manava, which utilises recycled fabrics.
Adam Pye, managing director at John Pye Auctions, said: “All of us at John Pye are so pleased to be supporting Leigh Wood in the run up to this major fight that will see him defend his world title in his hometown – and John Pye’s headquarters – in Nottingham.
“As longstanding sponsors of Nottingham Forest, among many other local, professional and grassroots level sports teams and personalities, we are proud to show our commitment to Leigh. I know the Nottingham fans will turn up for him and ensure he enters the ring to a fantastic atmosphere. We wish him all the best for the fight and hope to see him safekeep his belt.”
John Pye, which is the UK’s largest auction house network, offers the biggest volume and widest variety of stock and assets to the secondary market. Established in the 1960s, John Pye Auctions has continued its strong organic growth in 2021 and its growing portfolio includes retail, vehicles, property, trade and luxury assets.
Matchroom Boxing, promoters for Leigh Wood, said: “On behalf of Leigh, we’d like to thank John Pye Auctions for its support and we are delighted to welcome the firm as an official sponsor for this milestone moment in Leigh’s fighting career.
“It’s great to have a top, national business supporting Leigh, particularly as there is also a shared pride in Nottingham, so we are very much looking forward to working with the firm.”
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