Since 2012 he has brought globally famous boxing stars to deliver knockout talks to a Norfolk town.
And now Leon Docwra, 49, an event organiser for Gold Star Promotions, is "excited" to welcome former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis to Great Yarmouth.
Lewis will speak at Britannia Pier on Saturday, November 9, to give a first-hand account of his legendary fights and delve into the dedication and discipline that shaped his career.
But it is not the first time that Mr Docwra, a former boxer himself, has welcomed one of his sporting heroes to the town.
He said: "I’ve been involved with Goldstar helping them promote these meet and greet events since 2012 when I established a friendship with the owner Spencer Brown.
"We’ve since become very close friends and it’s been a dream come true for me, the places I’ve been, and the people I’ve met. It has been nothing short of amazing.
"To bring some of these superstars from the boxing and fighting world to my hometown and giving the locals these amazing opportunities to get to meet their idols is what gives me the most satisfaction."
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Among the names who Mr Docwra has helped bring to Great Yarmouth are Sugar Ray Leonard, Mike Tyson, Frank Bruno, Joe Calzaghe, Carl Froch, Billy Joe Saunders, David Haye, Floyd Mayweather, Anthony Joshua, Ricky Hatton, Tony Bellew and Tyson Fury.
Lewis is a former three-time world heavyweight champion and a two-time lineal champion, and he has held the undisputed championship.
In 2002, Lewis famously defeated Tyson after landing a devastating right-handed blow in the eighth round - it was one of the most highly anticipated fights in boxing history.
Since retiring from the sport in 2004, Lewis has worked as a commentator, narrating some of the biggest boxing clashes in recent years.
Tickets to see Lennox Lewis in Great Yarmouth on Saturday, November 9 are still available and can be bought here: https://britannia-pier.co.uk/show_detail.php?id=292
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