Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
Josh Warrington (1990 - )
Professional boxer
Biography
- 2009: First professional bout and debut win.
- 2012: Wins English title and Commonwealth title.
- 2014: Wins EBU European title.
- 2015: Wins WBC International title at First Direct Arena, Leeds.
- 2018: Defeats Lee Selby for the IBF world title at Elland Road.
Context
Painted to celebrate the partnership deal between Warrington and 11 Degrees clothing. It also celebrates Warrington’s IBF victory and the contribution to the city’s sporting heritage.
The mural
Date unveiled:
December 2020
Artist:
Akse P19
Commissioned / funded by:
Leeds City Council, Leeds Street Gallery, 11 Degrees Clothing.
Format and materials:
Mural in paint
Location:
Under the A58 flyover.
Description:
Dimensions of 6 metres X 20 metres. Painted across one side of the bridge column. Warrington painted with white hand wraps and red IBF belt against black background. Features a quote from Warrington, in white letters, ‘I WANTED TO PUT LEEDS ON THE MAP’. Logos of 11 Degrees, Leeds Street Gallery and Leeds Cares Charity.
Sources
- New mural depicts famous night Josh Warrington became IBF World Champion at Elland Road. Yorkshire Evening Post
- How British title win helped spur Leeds boxer Josh Warrington to the very top. Yorkshire Evening Post.
- Josh Warrington x 11Ëš (2020). Akse P19.
- Josh Warrington. Boxing Records
- Date set for Lee Selby vs Josh Warrington. Boxing News.