28/08/2026
🥊 Neighbourhood Alert was delighted to attend a special meet and greet with former WBA World Champion Leigh Wood at the Nottingham School of Boxing last night.
As proud supporters of Switch Up, we are continually inspired by the incredible work of Dr Marcellus Baz BEM and his team, helping young people build confidence, overcome challenges and get their lives back on track.
One of the key messages Leigh spoke about was resilience. He shared how success did not come overnight and how persistence, determination and learning from setbacks were vital to achieving his goals.
That message resonated strongly with the young people in attendance and mirrors the work Switch Up does every day, helping young people realise that their past does not have to define their future. Leigh summed it up perfectly:
"These young people aren't a statistic, they are real people. People make mistakes, but Switch Up gives young people a second chance."
The young people were clearly inspired by the visit, and Leigh generously spent time answering questions, signing autographs, offering advice and supporting a sparring session with one of Switch Up's incredible coaches.
Neighbourhood Alert are proud to support an organisation that is changing lives across Nottinghamshire, and grateful to ambassadors like Leigh Wood who use their platform to encourage and inspire others.
An outstanding advocate for boxing, for young people and for Nottingham.
Give the man the keys to the city. 🗝️🔐