Duke McKenzie. Leon has written an autobiography which was published by MacAnthony Media, and was released on 29 November 2012. Leon is a head coach at 12x3 gym in Aldgate East and speaks internationally about mental health. Leon is divorced and has five children - Kasey McKenzie, Mariya McKenzie, Naima McKenzie, Talia McKenzie and Teagan-Faith Courtney Mckenzie. McKenzie has admitted battling depression. He was jailed for six months on 21 February 2012 for trying to avoid speeding convictions. In December 2011 McKenzie admitted that he had tried to commit suicide whilst a player with Charlton. McKenzie has gone onto be a speaker and ambassador for mental health. Boxing career McKenzie made his boxing debut on 29 June 2013 when he fought John Mason at York Hall, Bethnal Green in London. The fight was stopped in the second round with McKenzie picking up a victory in his first professional bout. On 14 March 2015 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. On 17 October 2015 McKenzie beat the previously undefeated John McCallum at York Hall. The contest was brought to a halt at the end of the sixth round after McCallum was pulled out by his corner after suffering a badly damaged left eye. This edged McKenzie closer to a shot at the British super-middleweight title. On 12 November 2016 McKenzie fought Jahmaine Smyle at York Hall for the English super-middleweight title, but lost for the first time in his career. On 10 September 2017 McKenzie retired from boxing, after a four-year career. He said he hopes to change mental health issues and inspire in other ways to help people. Professional boxing record Honours Promotions 2003–04: Division One Champions (promotion to The Premiership) twice, once with – Norwich City and once with Crystal Palace, Leon was on the bench for the play-off final at Wembley (1997), David Hopkin scored the winning goal. Boxing Titles International Masters Belt beut References External links Profile at UpThePosh! The Peterborough United Database Career information at ex-canaries.co.uk 1978 births Footballers from Croydon Living people English footballers English male boxers Association football forwards Premier League players Crystal Palace F.C. players Fulham F.C. players Peterborough United F.C. players Norwich City F.C. players Coventry City F.C. players Charlton Athletic F.C. players Northampton Town F.C. players Kettering Town