Fleximize, which sponsored heavyweight boxer Wardley, praised the fighter after he secured the interim WBA Heavyweight Champion title with a dramatic 10th-round knockout against Australian Justis Huni at Portman Road on Saturday evening.
Peter Tuvey, chief executive of Fleximize, said: “What an absolutely incredible night for Fabio and for Ipswich.
“To witness a hometown champion being crowned at Portman Road was truly special.
“Fabio showed the heart and determination that Suffolk is known for, never giving up even when the odds were stacked against him.”
Fabio Wardley was crowned interim WBA Heavyweight Champion on Saturday night (Image: Leigh Dawney/Queensberry) The fight appeared to be slipping away from Wardley in the early rounds, but he turned the contest around in front of a 20,000-strong home crowd.
Fleximize described the victory as one of boxing’s greatest comebacks and a defining moment for the region.
Mr Tuvey said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to have been part of Fabio’s journey.
“Nights like this are exactly why we love supporting local talent – you just never know when someone’s going to create a moment that the whole town will remember forever.”
Fleximize has issued more than £550million in funding to small and medium-sized businesses since 2014, with ongoing support for firms across East Anglia.