Meet the Fight Night competitors

‘It’ll be a one punch wonder’


In the run up to the annual Brookes’ Fight Night, The Tab spoke exclusively to the boxers at their weigh in. There was trash talking and tactical tips disclosed between the men competing this evening, and we asked them to sum up how they think their fight will go.

Chet Changan, announcer

We started off with the announcer who said he was “really excited about the event”, and although it is “all about the boxing” he will have to “stay away from being my rude self”. Each fighter will be introduced with some background information, accompanied with seven to eight questions before the weigh in. “There will be a few digs here and there to get everyone in the mood.” Chet hopes everything “runs smoothly” on the night.

Henry, Real Estate Management, first year

“There will be a stoppage at some point.”

Ethan, Economics, third year

“It will go all the way to the end. I’m expecting a lot of big blows.”

James, Economics, third year

“Absolutely fantastic.”

Michael, Motor Sports, second year

“Obviously I want to win. There is no doubt in my mind I am going to win.”

Darius, Business Management, first year

“I’m really undecided, It could go either way.”

James Metcalfe, Sports Science, third year

“I’m excited, I think I’m in with a good chance of winning.”

Alex, International Relations and Politics, third year

“I not going to give anything away but I reckon it’ll be a good fight.”

Henry, Sports Coaching and Geography, third year

“I can’t wait to be back on the booze.”

James, Business Management, third year

“I’m apprehensive, he’s bigger than me but I’m fitter. I have the left handed advantage.”

Xeronimo, Economics, third year

“It’ll be an easy knock out, a one-punch-wonder.”

Pete, Quantity Surveying, third year 

“It all comes down to speed in the end.”

James, Geography and International Relations, first year

“It’s all about technique. He’s technical but I’m quicker.”

Ben, Sports Coaching and Business Management, second year

“I’m confident, it’ll probably go the distance.”

Arthur, Equine Science, second year

“It’s absolutely a battle of the retards, we’re the worst two.”

Pedro, Business Management, third year

“I just think it will be a good laugh, I have no nerves.”

Jamie, Real Estate, first year

“Bloody.”

Max, Planning and Property Development, first year

“Sweaty.”

Chris, History, first year

“Pistol-Pete will be firing blanks.”

It’s looking like another massive Gentlemen Fight Night. If you didn’t manage to get a ticket you can follow all of the action with The Tab on Snapchat (TheTabBrookes) and Twitter (@TabBrookes).