Training open day for White Collar Fight Night to take place at KO Gym in Dubai in December as entries from White Collar hopefuls roll in.
With a number of entries already received, business men and women gear up to start training in preparation for their respective head-to-head contests at White Collar Fight Night, which takes place on 23 March 2012 at the Andalous Ballroom, Habtoor Grand Hotel, Dubai.
The open day, which takes place on December 3rd at the KO Gym in Dubai Marina, will give the potential contenders a chance to sign up for the intense 8 week training programme which starts in January and runs all the way up to the fight night.
Moving into its eighth year, the event which combines a black tie dinner with a programme of entertainment and fundraising culminating in the White Collar boxing bouts, is a night that will pack a punch.
“Following the resounding success of White Collar Boxing VII in June, next year’s fight night has attracted even greater interest than this year which is quite something with both male and female participants from a greater range of ind
ustry sectors having already applied,” said Mark Povey, organiser for the event. “What has become apparent over the years is although the ages and fitness levels may vary, the common denominator is that as novices they are all determined to master the noble art of boxing during their time at the training camp, whilst also increasing their mental toughness and physical fitness which they always take with them to better their lives after the event.”
White Collar Boxing was created for contestants with no prior boxing experience who can take the mental discipline, determination and dedication they show in the build-up and event participation, back to their work place. Amongst the contestants will be four women, eager to show that multi-tasking is not the only aspect of a woman’s skill set.
“During the selection process, we ensure that all contestants are equally matched and ready to compete on the night. Each competitor receives professional training and coaching and will box under the unique rules of White Collar which make competitor safety and welfare a priority,” said Povey.
“Our professional team of trainers and fitness experts will take each competitor through a rigorous eight week training programme which starts in January, concentrating on improving fitness through exercise and diet, as well as technical training.”
Each bout consists of three, two-minute rounds under the supervision of a professional referee. There are no losers; anyone who trains and then competes in White Collar is a winner.
White Collar Boxing originated in Gleasons Gym, New York, in 1988. The first contest was held between Dr Richard Novak, an attorney and veterinarian, and Dr David Lawrence who held a PhD in English literature. After the contest the two went to dinner to celebrate the birth of a new sport.
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