He's the man who knows better than anyone the ultimate highs and tragic lows of boxing.
Michael Watson's quiet courage and determination during his glittering career and then his long battle following near fatal injury earned him the name The People's Champion.
The former Commonwealth middleweight champion, 43, and the first man to beat Nigel Benn promises to speak candidly about his career and the fateful night in 1991 which almost cost him his life in the 12th round of his re-match with Chris Eubank.
The event at the Queens Hotel also promises an audience with Jane "The Fleetwood Assassin" Couch and former IBO world welterweight champion Kevin Lueshing.
The Night of Legends is being organised by Leeds-based promoter and former Hunslet Boys Club amateur boxer Arron Williamson.
Mr Williamson, 32, who runs TNT Events Ltd, said he managed to arrange the line-up of former stars after forging close links with Kevin Lueshing during his amateur days.
He said: "It will be an honour to welcome Michael to Leeds and I'm sure everyone will want to know more about his incredible life as well as his boxing career.
"He, more than just about anyone, knows what it's like to be a fighter both in and out of the ring."
The two-time world title challenger spent 40 days in a coma after collapsing just before the end of his fight with Eubank at White Hart Lane.
Many years in hospital followed as he began his long battle with brain damage.
In 1999, his neurosurgeon said he would never be able to walk again and even if he did he would struggle to walk the length of a room.
On April 19, 2003, he became a national hero once again when he completed the London Marathon. His journey took six days and Eubank and his neurosurgeon, who had become his friends, were at his side at the finish.
His incredible feat saw him being awarded an MBE the following year.
Other entertainment at the black-tie event on June 12 includes a Beatles tribute act.
Tickets, priced £100 for VIP and £75 standard, include a three course meal are available on 0113 282 555 or 0771 1863500.