Want to get fit, challenge yourself, and experience the world of boxing, all while raising vital funds for Spinal Research?
In partnership with Ultra Events, you can take part in an unforgettable boxing or MMA (mixed martial arts) experience while supporting life-changing spinal cord injury research.
With eight weeks of FREE training included and no sign-up fees, all we ask is that you:
- Sell at least 10 tickets to your event
- Raise a minimum of £50 for Spinal Research
Pick your sport and begin your journey
MMA
Step into MMA with 8 weeks of FREE training for beginners. Get fit, learn real techniques, and build confidence before taking on a fairly matched opponent in a thrilling live fight-night event.
White Collar Boxing
Discover the thrill of boxing with 8 weeks of FREE professional training. Perfect for beginners, you’ll build strength, speed, and confidence while learning real boxing skills before taking on a fairly matched opponent in a thrilling live fight-night event.How does it work:
Ready to Push Your Limits? Whether you choose boxing or MMA, we ask that you commit to:
- Selling 10 event tickets: Rally your friends, family, and colleagues to cheer you on for an unforgettable fight-night experience!
- Eight weeks of FREE training: Our expert-led sessions are perfect for beginners and will get you fit, confident, and fight-ready.
- Raising a minimum of £50 for Spinal Research: Your support helps fund groundbreaking research to restore movement, sensation, and independence for people with spinal cord injuries.
What can you expect from us:
Everyone in our team will receive a full support package including:
- 1-to-1 personalised fundraising support
- Team e-newsletters
- A Spinal Research technical t-shirt once you have hit your £50 Fundraising target.
Not to mention heaps of encouragement, help and advice!
FAQS
How much does this cost?
To sign up for this event, it is completely free. However, by signing up you are committing to sell 10 places on the event and fundraise a minimum of £50 for Spinal Research.
Can i take part if i have a disability?
Unfortunately these events are not suitable for wheelchair users for safety reasons. To find wheelchair friendly events, please click here.
If you have questions around taking part with a disability, Please email Ultra Events at info@uwcb.co.uk
What is the minimum age limit to take part?
The minimum age required is 18. Everyone who wishes to attend the events must also be over 18.
What happens after i sign up?
- You will receive a confirmation text and email from us inviting you to join a Facebook group. Please make sure you join this group as information will be posted in there across the 8 weeks.
- Your givestar fundraising page will be automatically created and you will receive an email from Ultra Events fundraising team.
- We are on hand to support so please reach out to us for fundraising support – Events@spinal-research.org
- You will receive a text from your Area Coordinator within 14 days of signing up.
- We will invite you along to a registration meeting where we will give you all of the information about the process and give you chance to ask any questions.
- Training starts!
When you sign up an account will be created for you. You can find all Ultra events you have sign up for in your Ultra account. Your account page will also display links to the event Facebook page, givestar fundraising link and much more. Login to your Ultra account here. If you have trouble accessing your account for the first time, select the reset password option and follow the instructions.
For more information, visit our ‘Whats Involved’ Page.
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 approximately 2 sessions a week and will be weekday evenings or weekends.
You must attend at least 50% of the training sessions to take part.
Details about the training sessions will be released at the Registration Meeting and followed up in your allocated Facebook group.
What Kit do i need to buy?
You will need 16oz gloves, hand wraps and a gum shield for training. For fight night you will need to buy Shorts and a Groin Guard. Ultra White Collar Boxing will provide vests, gloves & head guards on the event night.
You can purchase equipment directly through Ultra Events shop All equipment is available to buy from their shop. You do not have to purchase from Ultra Events if you want to source it elsewhere.
Other FAQS
To view the events FAQs, please see below:
Got a Question?
Got a question about white collar boxing or MMA?
Please email Ultra Events at info@uwcb.co.uk
We’re here to support you with all things fundraising.
Reach out at: events@spinal-research.org