Former Burnley star Rodriguez sponsors local boxer

England’s newest international Jay Rodriguez has sponsored Sandygate Amateur Boxing Club’s unbeaten prospect Joe Crawford.
By The Newsroom
Published 3rd Dec 2013, 15:00 BST
Kiko Rodriguez is pictured with Joe Crawford in his new training kitKiko Rodriguez is pictured with Joe Crawford in his new training kit
Kiko Rodriguez is pictured with Joe Crawford in his new training kit

The Ighten Leigh 11-year-old, nicknamed “Smokin’ Joe” got a pre-Christmas surprise when the former Clarets striker, currently starring in the Premier League with Southampton - along with his Burnley-based company Number 9 Properties - agreed to back the young pugilis.

Father Kiko Rodriguez, on behalf of Number 9 Properties, handed the St Christopher’s CE High School pupil a full training kit, including gloves, headgear and designer shorts from Amir Khan’s dresser Suzy Wong.

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Kiko said: “We were over the moon to help out “Smokin’ Joe”,

“Sandygate ABC are a great club who do so much for the youth in Burnley, as well as producing International boxers.

“Although primarily a football town, Sandygate ABC give another sporting option to the community and myself , Carol and Jay all wished to support local talent from the club, and having seen Joe sparring, we cant wait to watch his next fight”.

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