Lee Cook vs Martin Woods: Date, start time and how to watch as ex-footballers battle on celeb boxing card

Former professional footballers Lee Cook and Martin Woods will face off in a charity boxing match on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The exhibition bout takes place at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House hotel in Mayfair, London, as part of the A Night to Remember III event organized by ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Graham Stack. The black-tie card begins at 5:30 p.m. and will be streamed live on Sports.com and the talkSPORT YouTube channel from 9:00 p.m.

The event features seven three-round exhibition bouts featuring 14 retired footballers, headlined by Jay Emmanuel-Thomas against Nile Ranger. Other matchups include Sebastien Bassong facing Armand Traore and Leroy Lita fighting Harlee Dean. Promoted by Pro Project Promotions, the fundraiser targets £500,000 for charities including the Willow Foundation, Helping Hands Barnet, Playskill, and Sport in Mind.