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Get into boxing, MMA or comedy with free training and raise money for local mental health charity

Ever fancied stepping in the ring or getting the room roaring with laughter? Now you can, with a free 8-week training course (worth £300) in boxing, mixed martial arts (MMA), or comedy, delivered by professionals. After you complete your training you have the chance to feature in a thrilling final event and showcase your new […]

Boxing bus driver wins charity bout

Carly, who drives buses across East Lancashire from Transdev’s Intack depot in Blackburn, lost two family members to cancer. In their memory, she decided to step into the ring for an eight-week training programme ahead of her first ever boxing bout – and she won, raising hundreds of pounds for Cancer Research UK.

Aylesbury man overcomes mental health issues for charity boxing match

Jacob Oborne, 23, who went through periods of manic depression and psychotic episodes, competed in an Ultra White Collar Boxing (UWCB) event in Oxford.

Mum’s charity boxing fight after beloved dad’s own battle – with head and neck cancer

Healthcare assistant Kim Brogan wanted to thank Macmillan for the support they gave her 64-year-old dad Gordon, after he was diagnosed with head and neck cancer at the start of this year. The 34-year-old from Linthorpe, who works in the children’s emergency department at The James Cook University Hospital, decided to sign up for Ultra White Collar […]

Jack Marriott – UWCB Barnsley – Sarcoidosis UK

Stepping out of my comfort zone, I decided to support Sarcoidosis UK, a cause close to my heart because my dad has battled this relentless disease since 2018. Over the years, he faced multiple cancer scares. Each time, doctors were 99% sure it was cancer, but it turned out to be sarcoidosis—an incurable and not […]

How to Fight Like Mike Tyson: Mastering the Peek-a-Boo Style

Mike Tyson, one of the most formidable boxers in history, is renowned for his aggressive and explosive fighting style. To fight like Tyson, you need to master the “Peek-a-Boo” style, developed by his trainer Cus D’Amato. This technique emphasizes constant movement, powerful counterpunching, and a close-range fighting stance. Let’s break down the key elements to […]

Paisley woman to step into ring for first time in honour of her dad

Lisa Brown, 35, will be taking part in an event by Ultra White Collar Boxing (UWCB) in memory of her dad, Ian Brown, who passed away in 2021.

Former Lockerbie man gets into the boxing ring at 55 to help charity that supported his sister

A former Lockerbie man got back in the boxing ring at the age of 55 to raise cash for a cause close to his heart. Support worker Kevin McCreadie pushed himself to the limit to take part in the bout in aid of Breast Cancer Now, who supported his sister during her battle with cancer.

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