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Leigh Wood makes Michael Conlan world title vow and the power of Nottingham Forest is behind him

Since punching a hole through the defences of the fearsome Can Xu last summer, Leigh Wood has enjoyed some significant perks that come attached to being a world champion.

There have been the sponsorship deals, there has been punditry work and there have also been private jets with Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn to press conferences.

And yet it is not just the humble featherweight from Gedling who has benefited from what has been a remarkable ascension to the global stage.

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