Name: Clash For Construction - Auckland
Start: 2024-09-28T17:00:00+12:00
End: 2024-09-28T22:30:00+12:00
Location: Barfoot & Thompson Stadium

Hirepool Clash for Construction is a charity boxing event for ‘Tradies’ to step in the ring and raise funds for Mates in Construction to help them keep fighting the good fight around suicide prevention in the construction industry.
This event is brought to you by the team at Heavy Hitters Charitable Trust who are volunteers so all proceeds from the event go to Mates in Construction, Last year the Auckland event raised over $70,000, and this year we are running 3 events in Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch.
Are you up for the Challenge?
All fitness levels are welcome and no fight experience is necessary as full training is provided. Competitor safety is the number one goal and all matchups are done to ensure everyone gets to go home safely. You’ll take part in an intensive 13-week training program (3 days a week) to get you ready for a 3 x 2minute fight on
During the training period, you’ll be pushed hard in sessions covering fitness and stamina, theory and practical boxing coaching. You’ll be introduced to sparring and full-contact boxing, building up from light contact to ready to step into the ring.
About 4-5 weeks out from fight night the final matchups will be announced, The coaches of the respective teams will decide who will be matched with who to ensure a fair fight based on several factors including readiness, fitness and attendance - so turning up is key! Not everyone gets to fight - we can’t stress this enough!
Event Dates
Auckland – 28 September at Barfoot and Thompson Stadium
Christchurch – 12 October at the Mainpower stadium in Rangiora
Wellington – 26 October at the Killburne Indian hall