White-Collar Boxing
The story has it that a few years ago, two Wall Street types who both fancied themselves just a little, bet on who would still be standing after three rounds in the local boxing gym. They employed pro fighters as trainers, worked out for the best part of six months, and finally got it on at Gleason's in front of a crowd of colleagues. Given that neither could fight a lick, they both walked away unscathed and with pride intact. Word spread and soon Gleason's found itself with a steady queue of Wall Street warriors stretching all the way over Brooklyn Bridge! Bruce Silverglade the founder of IWCBA, who suggested to the courts that Mike Tyson, when found guilty, spent his penance by getting him to the gym to teach the kids boxing is coming to town.
White-Collar Boxing today remains a high-adrenalin contact sport but it is now regulated and controlled by the International White-Collar Boxing Association (IWCBA). The sport attracts men & women from numerous white-collar professions because it actively promotes and develops the positive qualities of boxing: courage, commitment and confidence.
White-Collar Boxing today remains a high-adrenalin contact sport but it is now regulated and controlled by the International White-Collar Boxing Association (IWCBA). The sport attracts men & women from numerous white-collar professions because it actively promotes and develops the positive qualities of boxing: courage, commitment and confidence.
With New York and London blazing a trail, the sport is now taking Europe by storm after numerous highly publicised The Real Fight Club White-Collar boxing events in cooperation with Gleason's gym. As you'll see if you come to one of our shows, the thrill of watching your friend, colleague or client in the ring is amazing. Many of our members were inspired to join after watching the pugilistic efforts of their peers…"
Prince Harry watching Hubie Van Cutsem on his way to a gruelling victory at one of The Real Fight Club's events.
The Real Fight Club
Founded in 2000, The Real Fight Club has pioneered boxing training and boxing evenings for City professionals who by day work for or run leading companies. The club provides a well-needed alternative to the traditional health club for people who enjoy mixing fast results with a new and stimulating challenge. And because we are a club, we have helped launch many friendships and commercial relationships.
We have produced over 65 events and are proud to count our membership in thousands. Our productions vary from black tie dinner shows in 5 star hotels to multi-seating arena events. Whenever we can, we include a charity angle and over the years we have helped raise over £800,000 for various charities. We have received unprecedented media coverage and attracted a star-studded audience including Their Royal Highnesses Princes William and Harry.
We have produced over 65 events and are proud to count our membership in thousands. Our productions vary from black tie dinner shows in 5 star hotels to multi-seating arena events. Whenever we can, we include a charity angle and over the years we have helped raise over £800,000 for various charities. We have received unprecedented media coverage and attracted a star-studded audience including Their Royal Highnesses Princes William and Harry.
About Us
- In February 2007 we opened The City's first bespoke 5,000 sq ft boxing gym.
- In addition to our own gym, we organize boxing training for our members all over the UK and the world with the best trainers in the business.
- Safety is paramount and matches are made based on weight, age, boxing skill, and fitness. Full medical precautions are taken and none of our boxers have suffered any serious injury.
- To date over £800,000 has been directly raised for charities and good causes.
- The club promoted the highlight of BBC Sports Relief 2002 Celebrity Boxing, which raised over £10,000,000 featuring Ricky Gervais.
- The club is not a charity but we do what we can to help worthy causes.
- The club has members from all professions but is strictly non-elitist. Our philosophy is that the measure of a person is the size of their heart, not their wallet.
- The club has female members and has staged many female bouts.
- Contestants undergo rigorous training and use 16oz gloves, gum shields and head guards.
- Bouts are regulated by the IWCBA and are generally non-decision 3 x 2 min rounds.
- The club is overwhelmed by the amazing support from numerous prestigious firms, sporting heroes, dignitaries and royalty.
- In addition to our own gym, we organize boxing training for our members all over the UK and the world with the best trainers in the business.
- Safety is paramount and matches are made based on weight, age, boxing skill, and fitness. Full medical precautions are taken and none of our boxers have suffered any serious injury.
- To date over £800,000 has been directly raised for charities and good causes.
- The club promoted the highlight of BBC Sports Relief 2002 Celebrity Boxing, which raised over £10,000,000 featuring Ricky Gervais.
- The club is not a charity but we do what we can to help worthy causes.
- The club has members from all professions but is strictly non-elitist. Our philosophy is that the measure of a person is the size of their heart, not their wallet.
- The club has female members and has staged many female bouts.
- Contestants undergo rigorous training and use 16oz gloves, gum shields and head guards.
- Bouts are regulated by the IWCBA and are generally non-decision 3 x 2 min rounds.
- The club is overwhelmed by the amazing support from numerous prestigious firms, sporting heroes, dignitaries and royalty.
For further information, please visit the website: http://www.therealfightclub.co.uk/