A Doncaster businessman has raised nearly £4,500 for a city charity aimed at helping the lives of local children through sport and activity. Steve Egbury of Yates Jetting and a dedicated member of the Active Fusion Performance Club completed an incredible personal challenge, raising £4,369.99 in support of Active Fusion, a leading charity committed to […]
Sheffield restaurant manager steps into the ring to fight cancer and support mental health
Cadey-Paige Butler, aged 18, who lives in Arbourthorne took part in an Ultra White Collar Boxing (UWCB) event at the FORGE Warehouse in Sheffield in December. She did so to raise funds for Bone Cancer Research Trust, Children with Cancer UK and the mental health charity Mind Cadey-Paige’s decision to step into the ring was […]
Paula Gardner battles low self-esteem in boxing match
Paula Gardner, 42, from Norwich faced her fears in a white-collar boxing match, raising more than £400 for charity in the process. Having battled with low confidence and mental health challenges in recent years, she credited the experience with helping her rebuild self-belief. Ms Gardner said: “It almost seems laughable now, to look back and […]
I’m a pageant queen but want to be boxer as I’m more than my face.
Lots of women dream of becoming pageant queens, but one woman has shared how modelling gave her the confidence to try and become a boxer. Rheanna Cartier, 22, is a pageant queen and former Swimsuit USA International Finalist, but she also turned to boxing in recent years, and it’s completely changed her outlook on both life and beauty. “After my […]
Wrexham Local Steps into the Boxing Ring After Family Tragedy and Receives National Award
Rhys Davies raised £11,800 for mental health and cancer charities following the death of his nephew and has been named the Ultra White Collar Boxing’s top fundraiser of 2025, ahead of 17,000 competitors A site manager from Rhostyllen, a town near Wrexham, has stepped into the ring to raise an incredible £11,800 for mental health […]
Rhostyllen man’s national award for boxing fundraiser
Rhys Davies, from Rhostyllen, has stepped into the ring to raise an incredible £11,800 for mental health and cancer charities. The 46-year-old decided to do so following the tragic death of his 28-year-old nephew, Carl Robinson. Rhys’ efforts have been recognised after he received the ‘Top Fundraiser of 2025’ award from Ultra White Collar Boxing, […]
Wrexham man raises just under £12,000 for charity in powerful tribute to his late nephew.
A site manager from Rhostyllen, a town near Wrexham, has stepped into the ring to raise an incredible £11,800 for mental health and cancer charities, following the tragic death of his 28-year-old nephew, Carl Robinson. The efforts of Rhys Davies, 46, have been recognised after he received the ‘Top Fundraiser of 2025′ award from Ultra […]
Retained firefighter Joss Smith makes a bold step into the ring for UWCB event to raise money for Mikeysline and Fire Fighters Charity
Around a quarter of a million people have taken part in the charity project, which has raised over £42 million for good causes over the past decade. Joss (33) combines his job with Nairn engineering firm Boiler & Valve Ltd with duties at Fochabers fire station, where he has served for the past seven years. […]
It was a shock when my dad was diagnosed with cancer so I wanted to do something to help
A hairdresser from Blackpool has taken up boxing to raise money for charity after her father’s terrifying diagnosis. Samantha Matthews, from North Shore, has stepped into the ring to raise a whopping £1,650 for Prostate Cancer UK after her dad was diagnosed with the disease three years ago. Last November, 35-year-old Samantha took part in […]