Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page, where I have signed up to fight in a charity boxing match on 25th November 2023.

Initially tempted in with an "8 weeks free boxing training" targeted ad on Facebook, I've actually signed up to an actual fight night on November 25th! 9 weeks from today to get boxing ready.

This past year has been one of reflection for me. As I approach 40 yrs old I don't want the number to limit me, which in my mind it was starting to due to the path my life has followed. I've also got close friends who suffer from life-limiting illness and just this year friends receiving significant medical diagnoses. I'm inspired by all of those who don't give up, who fight on every day whatever they face. 

For that reason I felt inspired to start my #fitat40 journey. Swimming, squash, gym, football; all things I've committed to in 2023. I'm probably nearing being the fittest and strongest I've been in a long, long time.

For many years on and off I've trained various contact sports, such as Tai-Kwon-Do, Muay Thai, Judo and even a bit of Egyptian wrestling! I've never boxed though...it's something I've wanted to train in but just never have....that being said I've never wished to step into the ring, but here we are.

I'll give it my best, I'll raise what I can for Mind (chosen by a poll at work but I've used Mind services myself and they deserve my full support), and I'll be healthier from the journey.

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