Leon Mark McKenzie was born on 17 May 1978 and is an English former professional footballer who played as a forward from 1995 to 2013 who scored in all four English professional leagues during his career.
23 Facts About Leon McKenzie
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Leon McKenzie was a professional boxer, competing in the super middleweight class.
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Leon McKenzie appeared for Fulham and Peterborough United on loan whilst with The Eagles before securing a permanent move to Peterborough in 2000.
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Leon McKenzie went on to play for Coventry City, Charlton Athletic and Northampton Town before dropping into non-league football with Kettering Town and Corby Town.
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Leon McKenzie retired from competitive football on 1 January 2013.
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Leon McKenzie's goals helped Norwich to haul themselves into contention to avoid the drop, although they were relegated on the last day of the season.
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Leon McKenzie made his debut for Coventry on 12 September 2006 as a substitute against Ipswich Town at Portman Road.
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Leon McKenzie scored his first and only goal for Charlton against Southampton in the Football League Trophy on 11 November 2009.
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Leon McKenzie played his final game on 17 December 2011, after which he made a music single teaming up.
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In July 2012 Leon McKenzie came out of retirement to sign for Conference North side Corby Town.
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On 1 January 2013 Leon McKenzie played his last football game for Conference North side Corby Town and is officially retired from football.
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Leon McKenzie is the son of former British and European boxing champion Clinton McKenzie and nephew of three time world boxing champion Duke McKenzie.
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Leon McKenzie has written an autobiography which was published by MacAnthony Media, and was released on 29 November 2012.
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Leon McKenzie is a head coach at 12x3 gym in Aldgate East and speaks internationally about mental health.
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Leon McKenzie was jailed for six months on 21 February 2012 for trying to avoid speeding convictions.
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In December 2011 Leon McKenzie admitted that he had tried to commit suicide whilst a player with Charlton.
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Leon McKenzie has gone onto be a speaker and ambassador for mental health.
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Leon McKenzie made his boxing debut on 29 June 2013 when he fought John Mason at York Hall, Bethnal Green in London.
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On 14 March 2015 Leon McKenzie won his first title by beating Ivan Stupalo at York Hall to win the International masters belt, which made him the mandatory challenger for the Southern area title.
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On 17 October 2015 Leon McKenzie beat the previously undefeated John McCallum at York Hall.
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On 12 November 2016 Leon McKenzie fought Jahmaine Smyle at York Hall for the English super-middleweight title, but lost for the first time in his career.
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On 10 September 2017 Leon McKenzie retired from boxing, after a four-year career.
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Leon McKenzie said he hopes to change mental health issues and inspire in other ways to help people.