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Matt Elcock, JP Morgan: I've always done a bit of martial arts—always enjoyed keeping fit—and then I started boxing six months ago as a personal challenge. When this came along, I thought, Why not put it to use?How have you been feeling today?
Yeah, mixed emotions. You're up, down, pumped, knackered, and then shitting yourself. Waiting to go through those doors, there's no feeling like it. Scary stuff.You lost by one point. How do you feel about the result?
Yeah, obviously everyone wants to win, and I'm gutted I didn't, but I can hold my head up high. We went toe-to-toe, exchanged blows… to be honest, it could have gone either way. First round was mine, second was his, third was even Stevens. I think I had the better technique and was fitter, but he landed those hooks. They were devastating. Even with the guard up, it fucking hurts, mate. It fucking hurts. Kudos to him.
Aran "The AK-47" Kennedy, Deep Motion UK House Events: I signed up after hearing about it on Twitter. I saw "eight weeks free training, raising money for cancer research" and thought, I'll have some of this.How are you feeling about entering the ring in a minute or two?
Well, I've always had this saying: "There's no better feeling than getting punched and raising money for cancer research."
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We've won before we walk into the ring… but yeah, winning would be an added bonus. But the real reason there are 2,000 people here is for Cancer Research UK—it's a cause that affects all of us personally.
Calvin Brandon, self-employed property maintenance expert: I've always wanted to have a go at boxing, but I've always put it off. I'm 37 now, so I thought, If I don't do it now, I never will. I've raised over $1,500 for Cancer Research, so it's a really good feeling.You're a bit bloodied, any regrets?
No, nothing hurts—but it probably will in the morning. It was a good fight. He caught me loads of times, especially in the first round in the face, but I got some good body shots and got a draw in the end.
Adam Miyanji, Health-On-Line customer consultant: My workmate told me to get involved—he's a competitor as well. I thought, Why not? Fuck it. It's a bit of fitness and the best thing I've ever done.How did you do?
I didn't win, but I tied my fight, stuck to my game-plan. But, more importantly, I got the adrenaline flowing.Are you more Fight Club or Rocky?
I tried to be a boxer, but it ended up with a Fight Club kind of vibe. You can't help it—you want to stick to the game-plan, but if someone wants to brawl, you're gonna brawl. When someone punches you in the face, the natural reaction is to try and punch them in the face. It's the first fight I've ever had.Follow Jack Courtez on Twitter.