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Embark on an unforgettable 8-week journey to learn boxing — enjoy free professional training, get fit, fundraise for a great cause, and step into the ring with our Fair Fight Guarantee.
Beginners are welcome to experience the ultimate thrill!
Learn boxing in 8 weeks, with free training, fundraise, get fit, fair fight guarantee,
beginners welcome, thrilling experience.
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ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED!
So you are thinking about signing up to box in one of our PowerUP White Collar Boxing Events. Here’s some information to answer some of the common frequently asked questions.
WHAT IS THE MINIMUM AGE LIMIT TO TAKE PART?
This event is aimed at all ages, however due to health and safety
requirements, the minimum participant age is 8. Participants under the age of
10 will be having a competitive skills bout - this is a bout with no winner, both
participants will be jointly congratulated on their efforts. Participants who are
10 and over, will also have a competitive bout with one of the participants
being announced as the winner. This is a family friendly event where
spectators of all ages are welcome.
I'VE SIGNED UP, WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
1. One of the team will be in touch with bank details to pay the registration
fee of £50 - this is non-refundable.
2. Once payment has been received, you will receive a confirmation text
and email from us inviting you to join a Whatsapp Community Group.
Please make sure you join this group as information will be posted there
across the 8 weeks.
3. Your Givestar Fundraising Page will be automatically created and you
will receive an email from our fundraising team.
4. You will receive a text within 14 days of signing up.
5. We will invite you along to a registration meeting where we will give you
all of the information about the process and give you a chance to ask
any questions.
6. Training starts!
WHAT KIT DO I NEED TO BUY?
You will need to buy head guards, 16oz gloves, hand wraps and a gum shield
for training (these are available to purchase as an affordable package directly
from us).
For fight night you will need to buy a PowerUP Boxing Vest & Shorts and a
Groin Guard. PowerUP will provide gloves & head guards on the event night.
All equipment is available to buy from us directly
WHAT IS EXPECTED OF ME?
You are expected to commit to 8 weeks training and attend at least 50% of the
training sessions. We want you to:
● Work hard & enjoy yourself
● Use the PowerUP White Collar graphic on your social media
● Pledge to raise a suggested minimum of £50 for PowerUP Charity
via a givestar page
● Sell a minimum of 10 tickets (please note these tickets can be
standard, VIP or a combination).
● Buy head guards, 16oz gloves, hand wraps and a gum shield for
training (these are available to purchase as an affordable package
directly from us).
● Buy a PowerUP Boxing Vest & Shorts and a Groin Guard for fight
night.
● Attend your Registration Meeting. This will be face to face. All
details can be found in your Whatsapp Community Group.
● Attend the sparring sessions, the Whatsapp Community Group will
have the details on these.
● Attend the final weigh-in date so that you can be matched up as
accurately as possible. The more sessions you attend, the more
effective the matching process will be.
HOW DO I FILL OUT MY PAR-Q FORM?
When you signed up, you would have received an automated email from
PowerUP White Collar Boxing with the Subject - CONGRATULATIONS - you
are taking part in PowerUP White Collar Boxing!
On that email there is a link to fill out the PAR-Q form. This must be completed
before you start training.
CAN MY COMPANY SUPPORT ME?
If you have a company that would like to support you, they can donate to your
givestar fundraising page, suggested donation is £50. If you would like a
chosen company to represent you at the event, there is an option to have a
company logo printed on your vest and be mentioned throughout the night.
You can be sponsored by multiple companies at once.
TICKET INFORMATION
Standard tickets are £25 each. VIP tables of 10 can be reserved with a
deposit where available. There are only a limited number available and they
will sell out quickly.
Tickets can be bought during/after your training sessions and can also be
purchased online.
When purchasing tickets, your guests will be asked at checkout who they
intend to support, please ensure they put your full name so that these can be
allocated accurately. If you would like an update on how many tickets you
have sold so far, please contact us.
Tickets usually go on sale before your training starts. Your exact date and time
will be given during the Registration meeting.
Tickets are strictly non-refundable, we do not offer a replacement ticket
service for lost or stolen tickets. Tickets are subject to availability and are sold
on a first come, first serve basis. Once capacity is reached, tickets will not be
available to purchase.
Please present your ticket at the door for entry. If you have purchased a VIP
Table, the lead member of your table will have been issued with VIP
Wristbands. Please ensure you are wearing your wristband, as this is your
ticket.
HOW WILL I BE MATCHED WITH MY OPPONENT?
You will train as a group for 8 weeks. At the end of the training, you will be
matched with somebody else from that group who is a similar weight, ability,
fitness and age to you. We ensure the fairest matches possible at all of our
events. You are matched a couple of days before the event, ensure that you
attend the final weigh-in date so that you can be matched up as accurately as
possible. Attend as many sessions as you can.
CAN I GET ADVICE ON NUTRITION?
Yes, you can get some great advice from your coaches who are qualified
nutritionists.
DOOR OPENING TIMES?
Check the event details on the ticket page and on your e-tickets. We cannot
guarantee the finishing times of our events.
HOW DO I CONTACT YOU?
The best way to get in touch with us is to email us directly at
powerupcharity@outlook.com.
WHO IS TRAINING ME?
JAWAID KHALIQ MBE
Jawaid Khaliq, MBE, is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1997 to 2004. A dual Pakistan national, he became the first British Asian boxing World Champion, winning the IBO Welterweight title in 2001. This milestone paved the way for other young Asian boxers to aspire to become professional athletes. Jawaid successfully defended his title seven times. Jawaid took up boxing at the age of 16 and within a short span of time, he went on to win the Amateur Boxing Association of England Championships and fought for England.
Jawaid also held multiple regional Championships, including the Commonwealth Welterweight Title in 2000 and The WBF Inter-Continental Light Middleweight Title. Whilst boxing, Jawaid also worked as a taxi driver to support his family and initially went back to the trade after retirement, later using it to fund The Jawaid Khaliq Boxing Academy. Jawaid received a prestigious award, an MBE for his outstanding and dedicated service to his community.
Fidel Castro Smith
Known by his alias "Slugger O'Toole", is a highly accomplished British professional boxer who held the British super middleweight title between 1991 and 1992. Born on April 17, 1963, in Nottingham, England, his career highlights include becoming the British super middleweight champion by stopping lan Strudwick in September 1991 and successfully defending his title against Lou Gent in February 1992. Smith also secured the Central Area middleweight title in February 1988 with a sixth-round stoppage of lan Bayliss. He exhibited a career record boasting 22 wins, with 13 of those victories coming by way of knockout.
Following his impactful boxing career, which concluded in 1995, Fidel Castro Smith transitioned into coaching, contributing his expertise to the sport. He has served as a senior coach at The Jawaid Khaliq Boxing Academy for the past 20 years.
WHAT WILL TRAINING BE LIKE?
Be prepared to be put through the paces. It will be hard, but it will be the most
rewarding thing that you will do and will give you a sense of achievement.
Training will be 2 sessions a week and will be weekday evenings or
weekends.
You must attend at least 50% of the training sessions to take part. Failure to
attend will revoke your participation.
Details about the training sessions will be released at the Registration Meeting
and followed up in your allocated Whatsapp Community Group.
WHO DO I CONTACT FOR HELP OR ADVICE?
If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us via:
● Email at powerupcharity@outlook.com
● Message us on Instagram @powerupcharity
● For training advice, talk to your coaches
● For tickets information, look out for information on Whatsapp
Community Group and emails
● For suggested additional home workouts, talk to your coaches
WHAT WILL THE EVENT BE LIKE?
The event will be well run and organised, with the medical provision the same
as professional boxing. There will be experienced referees, judges and
officials. It will be a glamorous black tie event, and will make you feel like a
superstar on the night.
HOW DO I ORDER MY KIT?
As part of the email there is a link to a form that is sent which will ask you all
the necessary questions for ordering your kit. You will receive this after you
have been matched.
This is also where you can submit your chosen boxer name—this will be
printed on your PowerUP vest and announced as you enter the ring. If you
have any sponsors, you can upload their logos here too, and they’ll be printed
on the back of your vest.
HOW DO I SET UP MY FUNDRAISING PAGE?
When you sign up you will receive an email from our fundraising team with
details to set up your givestar fundraising page.
If you need any fundraising support, please email us.
WHEN WILL THE WEIGH IN BE?
The weigh in will be a few days before your event. You are required to attend
the weigh in to find out who your opponent will be, have face off photos taken
and find out which colour corner you will represent.
Join your event Whatsapp Community Group to keep up-to-date with all the
latest news for your event.
I CAN’T MAKE FIGHT NIGHT, WHAT SHOULD I DO?
The best way to get in touch with us is to email us directly at
powerupcharity@outlook.com. You will not be refunded, however your slot for
the next PowerUP White Collar Boxing Event will be secured.
CAN I GET ADVICE ON EXTRA TRAINING?
Your coaches will be able to give you advice on extra training. Additional
one-to-one sessions are available to purchase with our expert coaches.
Access to group training sessions already provided by the facility are available
to purchase.
CAN I HAVE MY OWN CORNER TEAM?
No. PowerUP White Collar will provide you with a corner team for your safety.