Leeds United fans react as Pablo Hernandez lends his hand to local hero Josh Warrington

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Leeds United mad Josh Warrington defended his IBF World Featherweight title for the third time last night with an impressive second-round win over French boxer Sofiane Takoucht.

Warrington blew the 33-year-old away with a blistering performance to take his record to 30-0 as a professional in front of a raucous home crowd at the First Direct Arena. 

Leeds United fans, of course, love Warrington and a belting rendition of Leeds anthem ‘Marching On Together’ rained down from the crowd during the ring walk. 

Warrington’s love for Leeds has even seen him use Leeds players, past and present, to carry the belt down to the ring with him.

Such names as youngster Jamie Shackleton, captain Liam Cooper, and the legendary Lucas Radebe have all taken part in the walk with Warrington. 

Last night, it was the turn of Leeds United cult hero Pablo Hernandez. 

The Spanish magician has become a firm fan favourite at Elland Road ever since Garry Monk brought him to West Yorkshire from Qatari football. 

Leeds fans certainly got a kick out of seeing their star playmaker in this role during the international break. Indeed, some even asked if this counts as another assist for the Spaniard…