If you’ve always fancied spending some time in the square ring, mitts on, dancing toe-to-toe with an able opponent, then dream no more as Haddins Gym is offering you that chance.
Haddins Corporate Contender returns for its fifth instalment in December offering shirts and ties the opportunity to get dirty and show what they’re made of in a real three-round boxing match.
But first the training. The gym brings in experts to train participants from scratch the basics of boxing during an intensive and professional nine-week crash course.
You’ll be expected to train at least three times a week for two months, by the end of which you should have the moves to defend and dominate in the ring on Fight Night.
Haddins promises you’ll be able to achieve peak physical fitness under their expert fitness coaches, hone your boxing skills – from learning how to throw a decent punch, the correct stance and movement, to actually sparring with opponents in full protective gear – under qualified boxing coaches.
Finally put it all into practice on December 14 in an Olympic-sized boxing ring under lights at Zayed Sports City. The interesting bit is that your opponent will be right there amongst you and training in the same course, which should give you a chance to do a bit of research and maybe gain an advantage – but don’t forget they’ll be eyeing you too.
On Fight Night, they’ll be using regular amateur boxing association rules with a qualified referee and have medics at hand… not that you’ll need them, hopefully.
All the necessary protective gear will be worn and the environment safe and secure. And if you win, you’ll certainly feel like a star with the whole public down to watch.
Yep, all your friends, family, colleagues and the general public will be invited to come down and scream and cheer for their favourites – and hopefully, that’s you.
Corporate Contender 5 training commences Sunday, October 14 and is for adults only. It is suitable for all levels of fitness and completely safe.
The whole programme costs Dh3,500 and includes all gear, equipment and training over the course of nine weeks, plus access to all of Haddins Fitness group sessions and gym for the duration of the course.
Numbers are limited and are expected to fill quickly, so register now to avoid disappointment. Give it a shot – it’s guaranteed to be the challenge of a lifetime.
WHAT: Corporate Contender 5.
WHERE: Haddins Gym, Zayed Sports City.
WHEN: The training programme starts on Sunday, October 14; Fight Night is nine weeks away on December 14.
COST: Dh3,500, all inclusive. Contact & information: Mail [email protected].
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