Former World Light Heavyweight champion John Conteh is coming to Selhurst Park.

Not to play for El Tel but as guest of honour at Palace's New Year Sporting Dinner.

The latest in a series of sports dinners for corporate guests and fans at Selhurst, the event takes place on Thursday, January 28.

Palace officials are hoping for a memorable evening with one of the nation's best loved boxers booked as a guest speaker and say he won't be alone in his corner.

The Eagles have also lined up Doctor Kevin Jones, a former senior registrar at London's St Bartholomew's Hospital, as a guest speaker.

For further information on ticketing telephone Palace's Corporate Sales Team on 0181 768 6000.

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