Charity match to honour legacy of Len Johnson

On Sunday (12th July), we attended FC United of Manchester’s Broadhurst Park, where a team of FC Legends took on a team of celebrities to celebrate the life and legacy of Manchester uncrowned boxing champion Len Johnson.

Len Johnson was a professional boxer and civil rights activist, yet denied the right to compete for the British title simply because of the colour of his skin. 

This event is helping raise more crucial funds towards the statue of Len Johnson and a step closer towards the £150,000 target to get this statue over the line. 

At the game, influencers, actors, musicians, ex pro boxers and over 20 FC United legends celebrated local black history & sent a clear anti racist message whilst honouring a true Mancunian unsung sporting hero in Len Johnson.

To learn more about Len Johnson’s legacy, click here!