Shanghai's favorite black tie boxing bloodbath returns for another round, and this year White Collar Boxing International is 'Entering the Dragon'. December's Brawl on the Bund will rock Kerry Hotel Pudong on December 3 for a one-time only event that's the first of its kind in the world.
More than 500 people will watch Shanghai's finest duke it out for victory. 'White Collar' boxers have been plucked from offices across the city and put in intensive training for three months, and will be ready to show off their newly mastered hooks, jabs and – importantly – ability to take a punch.
In the next few weeks leading up to the match, we will be posting interviews with the boxers. From the final bout, Billy 'Golden Boy' Walker and John 'The Stingray' Vallis took the time to answer some questions:
Billy 'Golden Boy' Walker
Nationality: British
Age: 36
Weight: 86kg
Favorite quote: "Winners never quit and quitters never win".
What made you decide to fight?: I have never boxed before and wanted to test myself.
Job title: Director of Sport
If you could fight anyone, dead or alive, who would it be?: Hitler, that man needed a good beating.
What inspires you to box?: It's all just hard work.
What's been the most difficult challenge for you since you started training?: The commute
Favorite boxer: Henry Cooper
Favorite boxing clip (VPN on):
John 'The Stingray' Vallis
Nationality: Canadian (Newfoundland Baby!)
Age: 31
Weight: 86kg
Favorite quote: "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."
What made you decide to fight?: Not sure, probably many reasons. I've known about the Brawl on the Bund for several years, but for some reason this Fall when I saw the poster I signed up immediately. Didn't give it any thought until after. I guess ultimately to challenge myself and confront fear.
Job title: Naturopath
If you could fight anyone, dead or alive, who would it be?: Not sure, Hitler? I feel like he'd be a wimp.
What is one memorable experience from your training?: Two answers here. The first is, the most inspiring thing about the training has been looking around at my peers, some of whom are at much earlier stages in their 'fitness journey's" than me, and seeing them just pushing themselves and giving it hell every practice. For me, it's the constant reminder that discomfort is a sign of growth, not inadequacy.
What's been the most difficult challenge for you since you started training?: The training has been great thus far, but I would say the biggest challenge has just been to stay relaxed when moving around and throwing punches, especially when sparring.
Favorite boxer: Haven't watched much boxing prior to this experience, but I've got to say Tyson. Just a super unique character all around.
Favorite boxing clip (VPN on):
Tyson again. Raw power.
December 3, 6pm. Kerry Hotel Pudong, see event listing here.
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