Josh Warrington has sent a message to his fans after an incredibly powerful display saw him crowned World IBF Featherweight champion for the second time.
The Leeds Warrior put on a powerful display at the First Direct Arena in Leeds to record a seventh-round stoppage against Spaniard Kiko Martinez. And as the ref stopped the fight Warrington, 31, showed his Leeds United colours by mimicking a goal celebration by Luke Ayling from the Whites 3-2 victory over Wolves.
Victory was the end of a path back for Warrington after a difficult 2021 and the speed and power of the display showed how much it meant to the proud Yorkshireman. And he has thanked his fans for sticking with him and spurring him on to the victory.
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In a Facebook post this morning Warrington wrote: "What a night. First of all, utmost respect to Kiko Martinez and his team. He defines everything that is a true champion in the sport and I wish him and his family all the very best.
"Now to you lot! The Arena has always been special but last night was some atmosphere and the support for all the fighters was immense.
"You make 10 thousand sound like 100 thousand. You've been by side every step of the way, through the ups & downs and we continue to write history together. What we saying, Vegas next?
"Team Warrington and my family have pushed me all the way this camp and again and again we've said Kiko would not be fitter, stronger or faster than me on the night and we proved right. But Kiko can still bang, the body can feel it this morning!
"Two time baby!"
