Hijacked by Ben Murray

As we're just a little over half way in our training session, I thought it would be good fro Ben Murray, the man behind the whole Jersey White Collar Boxing idea, to let you know how he thinks its going so far, gives me a break from writing too !


So I pass you over to Ben

Well, we're 6 weeks into this years 10 week white collar training camp and I can honestly say I don't know where time has gone. We have had our ups and downs, blood, sweat and tears but most of all we have had 110% commitment from all the boxers involved.

As you have seen from Craig's fantastic blog ( best blog I've read (thanks Ben)) the boxers have really been put through their paces and pushed to the limit.

 Myself and my team are aiming to get the fitness levels through the roof and also give them enough information and ring knowledge (without baffling them too much) to perform well on the night.

 Everyone has been doing great during the training and the group morale and togetherness is amazing, they are all supporting each other every step of the way. 

Although the guys will end up competing against another person in the group, the friendships made during this event will be forever.

The feedback I am getting from the lads is really positive and they are really enjoying the training. However, not everyone is keen on the sparring side of it. 

This is only to be expected as it is not everyday that you climb into a boxing ring and get punched or punch someone else. 

I take my hat off to anyone who climbs between the ropes of a boxing ring but someone who has only been training as a boxer for 6 weeks and gets in the ring deserves massive respect!!! 

Its a funny thing because all the guys are beating themselves up after they spar because they feel they are being hit too much, not blocking correctly,  the footwork is not correct or their not moving the head enough. They are all setting themselves such high standards and expecting to box like a professional after 6 weeks! They are all doing amazing and its only going to get better over the next four weeks.

We are now into the stage of training were it really starts to get interesting and we start to give all boxers lots of pointers and tactics on how to approach their bout. 

As I am the matchmaker i have a good idea of who will be fighting who, and its my job to give each boxer advice to ensure it is a fair and competitive bout. 

It looks like there is going to be some great bouts on the night and everyone who is lucky enough to be going is going to be in for a great night of boxing.


This year the two charities we will be using again are teenage cancer trust and Le tournoi, two fantastic local charities. This is our third event to date, and we have donated over £45,000 to charity from our two previous shows. We intend to raise lots again this year. 
The boxers are putting in so much time and effort so please get behind this guys and support them.

Ben Murray - Director
Jersey White Collar Boxing Ltd
M: (+44) 07797 774 049
W: www.jerseywhitecollarboxing.co.uk