Striker who once sank United is now boxing champ
McKenzie celebrates, 2005
By Chris O'Brien
March 29 2015
A former professional footballer - who once scored against Manchester United in the "greatest moment" of his career - has won an international boxing super middleweight title.
Leon McKenzie made two appearances against United during Norwich City's 2004/05 Premier League campaign.
He featured as a substitute when United won 2-1 at Old Trafford in August, and bagged the winning goal later in the season as Unitedsuffered a 2-0 loss at Carrow Road.
The victory in Norfolk was, years later, described by McKenzie as the "greatest moment" of his career. You can read our 2005 match report of the game here.
The victory in Norfolk was, years later, described by McKenzie as the "greatest moment" of his career. You can read our 2005 match report of the game here.
After hanging up his boots, McKenzie made his boxing debut at the age of 35, and now boasts an unbeaten record of 6-0-1. His most recent outing, an easy points win over Ivan Stupalo, handed him the International Masters super-middleweight crown.
During an 18-year football career, the Croydon-born McKenzie played for no fewer than nine football clubs, including Crystal Palace and Coventry City.