Yorkshire born and bred "Johnny" Nelson MBE , British boxing analyst and former professional boxer is coming to talk to us on the 27th September , starting at 7.30 pm .

Johnny held the World Boxing Organization cruiserweight title from 1999 to 2006, and remains the longest reigning cruiserweight world champion of all time. He defended the title against thirteen different opponents, more than any other cruiserweight in history, and holds a joint-record of most consecutive cruiserweight title defences.

At regional level, he held the British cruiserweight title twice between 1989 and 1997, and the European cruiserweight title twice between 1990 and 1998.

His boxing record is 59 fights - 45 wins - 12 losses

He retired in September 2006 since when he has worked as an analyst for Sky Sports, helped Prison inmates with Life Management skills as well as Charity work. Johnny was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2023 New Year Honours for services to boxing and to young people in South Yorkshire.

Tickets for the evening are priced at £25 which includes supper and can be obtained by telephoning Kevin Derry (07836 712708) or David Lloyd (07981 772085)