Contestants to be weighed-up by
ex-British middleweight champion Roy Gumbs at Fit Boys Gym in JLT - new training
partner, new gym facilities – familiar format and guaranteed excitement
The
highly successful official White Collar Fight Night series of events is back
for its 16th edition and the promoters are looking for contestants
to compete at the next gala evening which takes place at the Habtoor Grand Beach
Resort & Spa in Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai on 11 November 2016.
A
call for entries is being made and ‘Rocky’ wannabes are invited to a special ‘open
day’ at Fit Boys Gym, the new training partner for the event, on Saturday July
30th at 2pm. The open day will give the complete low down on what it
takes to be a contender and what they will have to go through before they step
into the ring in front of 700 guests at Fight Night XVI.
According
to White Collar Boxing promoter, Mark Povey of MJP Events, this year the
training has something special to offer in the form of the event’s new gym
partner and especially its new head trainer.
“We
looked at many facilities before deciding on Fit Boys Gym in JLT,” commented
Povey, “but there were two really overwhelming reasons for choosing Fit Boys.
“First
it is the gym owner Milad Saadatifard. Milad, who actually fought at one of our
very first White Collar events and has gone on to have many fights since then.
He and his team are passionate about boxing. They really understand the whole
white collar culture and what it takes to make it as a competitor.
“Secondly,
boxing legend Roy Gumbs will be working with Milad as White Collar’s head
trainer, coach and mentor. We are really privileged to have a boxing pro like
Roy leading the training. His experience and knowledge will be invaluable.”
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Nada Attia El Bayoumi
(second from left) and her sister Yara Attia El Bayoumi (second from right)
were a big hit with the crowd at Fight Night XIV.
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Gumbs,
a former British and Commonwealth Middleweight Champion, is already helping
many of Dubai’s busy executives keep fit and sees White Collar as the ultimate
challenge for anyone who has ever harbored dreams of getting in the ring.
“I’ve
been a guest at the last five Fight Nights, so I know what these guys go
through. It’s great to be involved at the sharp end this time and having fought
at the highest level, I am sure I can give the guys a bit extra in their
training and ultimately make the event more exciting on the night.”
During
the eight-weeks of training, contestants will be put through an intensive
physical and technical training programme. They will be assessed under the
watchful eye of professional trainers and boxing coaches, with competitor
safety and welfare a priority, and ultimately they are matched up with an equal
opponent for their moment of glory in the ring.
White
Collar Fight Night XVI takes place on Friday 11th November in the
Andalous Ballroom at the Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa, JBR, Dubai. The
black tie dinner offers an exciting programme of interactive entertainment,
culminating in up to ten bouts under the supervision of a professional referee.
For
more information about competing or sponsorship opportunities contact: Mark
Povey on mark@mjp-me.com
or call 800Boxing (800 269464).
