Stars from the world of boxing were in Yeadon to celebrate the opening of a new boxing gym.

Former world, continental and European middleweight champion Herol 'Bomber' Graham was at the opening of Round One Boxing Gym at Sizers Court, off Henshaw Lane, Yeadon.

Unbeaten IBO intercontinental and British welterweight champion Derek Roach also attended with British and commonwealth lightweight champion Bobby Vanzie and former European, commonwealth and British light-heavyweight champion Croft Ashley.

After a blessing of the boxing ring by Father Durkin and a few words from the boxers, owner Kevin Spratt said: "It's really aimed for the kids, a means for getting them off the streets out of trouble.

"We are running courses in boxing, boxercise, kick boxing and circuit training. And we have a youth area with pool table for the kids to hang out."

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