'˜Rocky' inspired Leeds teacher is boxing clever to fight cancer

A TEACHER at a west Leeds school will be getting in the ring next month in a bid to raise cash and help fight cancer.
By The Newsroom
Published 24th May 2016, 14:22 BST
Updated 24th May 2016, 16:23 BST

Robert Potts, 40, (pictured) who works at Fulneck School, Pudsey, is fulfilling a life-long ambition by learning to box and taking part in a charity boxing match being staged in a sports stadium cheered on by a capacity crowd.

The head of student development is one of a number of contenders taking part in a charity fight night event at Bradford City’s Valley Parade ground on Saturday, June 4, with proceeds going to Cancer Research UK.

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Mr Potts has already raised more than £1,000 in sponsorship and hopes to reach £2,000.

He said: “Teachers are notorious for urging their students to get out of their comfort zone and try new things, so I thought I should practice what I preach.

“Ever since I saw the film ‘Rocky’ at the age of seven, I have carried the unfulfilled dream of wanting to learn to box. This charity boxing match is helping me fulfil a lifelong ambition whilst raising money for a fantastic cause.

“Over the last few months I have been training very hard for what will probably be my first and last time in a boxing ring.” Go to www.justgiving.com/uwcb-robertpotts52413591

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