Beverley girl Nikki Brooks is stepping into ring as she looks to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust.
Nikki ‘Feisty Fists’ Brooks will put her gloves on the 29 November and take part Pink Collar Boxing event that is being held at the KC Stadium.
Promoters Pink Collar Boxing is a platform for ladies to get into boxing taking them on a life-changing journey and has trained over 2,000 ladies how to box.
Speaking to HU17.net she explained how she got involved in the boxing fund-raiser that will see both men and women pull on the gloves and battle it out for charity. Nikki said;
“I first heard about it after a friend on Facebook tagged me in a post as she knows I’m very spontaneous and daft enough to do it.”
“Without hesitation I signed up, I always like to try something new and challenge myself.”
“Everyone thinks I’m mad, but I’m absolutely loving it. I have never boxed before until I took up this challenge.”
There is no sign of Nikki taking things easy in the build up to the contest.
Juggling being a single mum, work and her training commitments ‘Feisty Fists’ is putting 100% into her preparation, she said;
“I’m giving training my absolute everything going to the gym every day and hoping for a bit of support from my hometown.”
“At the moment, the moment I am training in two different gyms. They are Seconds Out and 1 Gym. Hopefully, I will be in really good shape and have the fitness level to complete the three two-minute rounds.”
“I hope the people in Beverley will come to support me. It promises tube a great event with those attending being urged to dress to impress.”
Tickets for the event are £25 each with door opening at 3pm. There will be a range of stalls, a DJ, Ring Girls, plenty of food, drinks and fights that finish at around 9pm.
To buy a ticket call 07714416202, any charities wishing to take a stall on the day can do so by calling the same number.
