Maidstone boxer George Hennon ending six-year exile with fight against Fonz Alexander at York Hall

Maidstone’s George Hennon is returning to the ring for the first time in almost six years.

The fighter, who has had five professional boxing bouts, will face 136-fight veteran Fonz Alexander at York Hall in London this Saturday.

The 27-year-old’s last fight was in July 2016, which is when he decided to take a break, but he’s since been back in training for a year.

Originally from Snodland, but now residing in Maidstone, Hennon revealed he has a new team.

He said: “I’m with Steve Goodwin now, as my manager, this is my first fight under him at the York Hall, which is ideal for everyone and a great venue.

“I’m being trained by George O’Mahoney, I’m his first pro and he’s an absolutely brilliant trainer. Not just in the gym, but he’s always ringing me up and checking I’m all right.

“There’s not much in the game that he doesn’t know, so training is going really well.

“I’m enjoying training and really enjoying going to the gym.”

Hennon’s return has really piqued local interest, with 250 fans set to descend upon the East End to support him.

One of his admirers is former England captain John Terry, who saw the video of the Chelsea fan training in his gym on social media and immediately messaged to offer his support.

Terry has been supporting him ever since, sharing messages on social media and texting him personally to offer his best wishes.

Hennon and his trainer have taken to the road to visit other gyms for sparring.

“We’ve been down to Kent Gloves with Lee Page for sparring with Lenny Fuller, Radoslav Saraliisk and Brooklyn Tilley,” he explained.

“Also [we have] been to Westree ABC to spar with young Jimmy Dean [Wood] and Mason Payne - they’re really good amateurs - [and we] went to the Peacock Gym in Essex to spar Aaron