Meet the Fleetwood hair stylist preparing to enter a Blackpool boxing ring again next month for a cause close to her heart. Fleetwood hair stylist turned boxer Tammy ‘Ironfirst’ Stanbridge, 40, is currently training for her third charity boxing match this November. Tammy is taking part in the Ultra White Collar Boxing event next month […]
Residents get behind carer, Nappo, as he takes to Banbury boxing ring for charity
Healthcare Assistant, Florindo Dos Santos, known as Nappo, is hoping the support of residents at the Wantage care home where he works will help him in the ring as he prepares for a charity boxing match. Ultra White Collar Boxing is so-called because it was originally aimed at professionals in ’white collar’ jobs. UWCB gives people […]
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 […]
Boxing training at home
If 2020 has taught people anything, it’s that they can train at home just as effectively as they can in the gym. There are hundreds of online workouts you can do with or without equipment and it’s a great way to keep fit and active from the comfort of your living room. At Ultra Events […]
The birth of White Collar Boxing. A Champ, the King and I
I get off the subway train and walk down the hill into D.U.M.B.O (Down under the Manhattan bridge overpass), a picturesque, cobbled street area of Brooklyn, New York. The spectacular Manhattan bridge in the distance framing this coffee shop and bakery filled part of the city. I am trying to take it all in and […]
Is Boxing Training COVID-19 Safe?
UWCB have carried out a rigorous assessment with our clinical director; Andy Thomas (Cipher medical LTD) to make our training as safe as is practically possible. We are aiming for training to commence from May 17th when Boris Johnson has stated that ‘Indoor adult sports’ will be allowed. We will be taking the following steps […]
A guide to Boxing Training
Boxing training is a fantastic way to exercise and get fit. Whether you are training towards a boxing bout, training in a boxing gym with no intention of having a boxing match or training at home, the methods used by boxers are tried and tested and proven to get you in great shape. So, what […]
How to stay active and healthy at home
During these unprecedented times a lot of us are finding ourselves at home, either working from home or self-isolating, so it’s important to keep active and healthy. In times like these the mental and physical health benefits of exercise are so important so it is key to find new ways of keeping active whilst staying […]
Health Benefits of Boxing
Boxing training is difficult, but it is incredibly effective at improving fitness. Boxing has stood the test of time and is classed as one of the toughest sports in the world. The Ultra White Collar Boxing (UWCB) model of 8 weeks of FREE training WORKS, you can become incredibly fit & get in great shape […]