Leon Cooney started boxing as a schoolboy for his gym, West Wirral ABC. He found it difficult to transition to a professional boxing career, a shift made especially challenging because he did not come from a national amateur squad or have the support of a promoter. Overcoming these odds, Leon Cooney has fought in five professional bouts and won all of them.
From grassroots boxing in Birkenhead to representing his country on the international stage and now building a promising professional career, Leon Cooney embodies the resilience needed to succeed in a demanding sport. His journey inspires aspiring boxers and athletes, highlighting the power of hard work and self-belief in achieving career goals.
Leon Cooney adopts a personalized approach to training and recovery. As a professional athlete, maintaining weight and peak performance is important, especially in the lead-up to a bout. While some fighters adopt vegan or keto diets, he finds that a carnivore-based diet works best for his body while training intensively. He supplements this with active recovery methods, incorporating low-intensity movements to fast-track healing after high-impact sessions. His regimen also includes cold water exposure, which he finds particularly effective for physical and mental recovery.