Charity boxing night in Oldbury to raise funds for two good causes

A charity boxing night featuring 15 bouts and two headline contests will take place in Oldbury in support of two good causes.

Evans Boxing & Fitness will host the event at Samson's Banqueting Suite on Saturday, November 14, giving young boxers the chance to showcase their skills alongside two special fundraising fights.

One of the headline bouts will see Dan Whitehouse, from Matt the Bakers in Bilston, step into the ring to raise money for New Cross Hospital's neonatal unit in memory of Freddie James Cree.

Dubbed The Battle of the Bakers, the contest is expected to be one of the evening's main attractions.

Also taking centre stage will community fundraiser Shaz Saleem, who will return to the ring to face Josh Latimer in support of mental health charity Mind.

Saleem previously raised £27,625 through a charity boxing match against Dudley Council leader Councillor Patrick Harley.

Organisers have also promised a surprise during the evening, although details are being kept under wraps.

Wayne Evans, boxing coach and promoter at Evans Boxing & Fitness, said: "This is exactly what local boxing should be about.

"It's about giving youngsters a platform to showcase their talent, building confidence, bringing communities together and giving people something positive to be part of.

"We have 15 bouts featuring young people of all ages, both boys and girls, and they will all have their moment in the spotlight.

"Then, of course, we have two massive headline fights, with Dan fighting for New Cross Hospital's neonatal unit in memory of Freddie James Cree, and Shaz Saleem taking on Josh Latimer to raise awareness for mental health and support Mind.

"But ultimately, it's about raising money for two very important causes."

The event will bring together local businesses, families and boxing supporters for an evening combining sport with fundraising.