A boxer from Askam was in Slovakia over the weekend as part of a global farewell tour.

Lee Kellett, 45, is approaching retirement at long last following a career that has spanned over three decades.

Lee was able to earn a win in the third round via knockout, building upon a victory in Germany at the start of the international tour.

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He said: "I had a bit of fun on Saturday, trying different combinations, boxing southpaw, before knocking him out.

"That’s three down, two to go and as much as I’m enjoying the wins, at my ripe old age I’m realising now it’s all soon going to be over which kind of takes the enjoyment away."

The intensity of the recent schedule is a stark reminder for Lee that now might be the best time to hang up the gloves.

"I've set myself a pretty hefty task to fight five times and all of them are close together - I think someone half my age would struggle no matter what level it’s at," he said.

"I’m in constant pain with little niggles but I’m stubborn and I'll get there."

Lee has been boxing since he was 11, turning professional in 2006 and working as a journeyman ever since, 'ripping up the script' wherever he goes.

The final stop on the tour will be back on English soil, which could even come with some heightened significance.

"I've just been told that, if I want, I've been put forward for a title in my last fight in Manchester," Lee explained. 

"Yes, it will be a nothing title in the grand scheme of boxing but at this stage in my career it will be a good achievement to pick another title up If I decide to take the offer."

And, whatever happens in Manchester, it will not completely be the end for Lee, at least according to his plans.

"My aim is to return at 50 for my final ever fight but anything could happen over the next few years," he said.

"So my last fight in Manchester with my mates is the main aim at the minute and after Saturday I’m one step closer."