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Rumble in the Kitchen: the best cause bloody nose in town

21/9/2012

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Rumble in the Kitchen really was a night of blood, sweat and tears. The punches were real and emotions high. Over three rounds of two minutes, all the fighters gave every ounce of what they had and then, like true champions, every one of them then reached deep and gave some more. More remarkable still, the fighters at Rumble were not pros but instead were drawn from restaurants across London, giving their time, energy and sometimes a bloody nose to support the event, a charity spectacular at the RAC Club to support the work of Galvin's Chance. If you don't know Galvin's Chance, it is a remarkable charity pioneered by Fred Sirieix, GM at Galvin at Windows, that seeks to give disadvantaged young adults an alternative to a life of benefits or crime by providing training and real job opportunities in the hospitality industry. It has a track record of success and has already changed many lives.

Overall the night raised a fabulous £55,000 for Galvin's Chance, making a huge difference to what Galvin's Chance will be able to accomplish over the coming year, for there is much planned including extending the reach of Galvin's Chance outside of London giving even more people their first real opportunity. 

The boxing may be over but there is still much to be done. From fund raising events to providing job opportunities for the kids on the program, can you help? If you want to know more, contact Fred (on Twitter @fredsirieix1) or even drop us a line.

Read more about Galvin's Chance on the Galvin's Chance website. And then do something to help.

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Charlie Webster of Sky Sports introduces the fighters
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Will 'Mad Dog' Holland enters the ring like a Sith Lord
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'The Galvinator' Emile Galvin and 'Aura Assassin' Joseph 'Rhino' Ryan
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Charlie supporting fighters ringside
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Emile Galvin lands a blow
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Joseph Ryan cornered
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that would be Round 3
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Matteo 'The Outlaw' Cristini versus Vinicius 'The Brazilian Tiger' Frigo
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undeterred by a bloody nose
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Cristini and Frigo trading blows
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Raymond Blanc, Catherine and Bruno Loubet
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Sara 'Bellatrix' Cristini and Stephanie 'Rukia' Srey
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time out
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winner's belt
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Hayden 'The Blond Menace' Groves and 'Paulo 'Rocky' De Tarso
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Claire Harrison, boxing hostess, Charlie Webster, Simon Rogan, James Knappett
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Andrew 'Unleash McLeish' and Neil 'The Raging Rambler' Ramsey
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Michel Roux Jnr and a victorious Monica 'The Hacker' Galetti
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Matt 'The Loose Cannon' Wilkin and Will 'Mad Dog' Holland
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reach advantage?
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taking it on the chin
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giving their all
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TV's Gladiators Zoe Williams (Amazon), Amy Guy (Siren), Wayne Gordon (Doom), Jenny Pacey (Enigma)
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Marcus Wareing and Fred Sirieix
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Marcus after the fight
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Fred Sirieix as you don't see him at Galvin Windows
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david goodfellow link
21/9/2012 05:08:36 am

Looked a fun night (if you were a spectator) What a huge amount of money for charity Terrific job.
Next time perhaps Marcus and Johnnie Mountain. Now that would be a serious bout. (Did he speak btw?)

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Catherine Loubet link
21/9/2012 07:25:43 am

Such a fun night and so nice to see some many people support such a worthy cause. Great photos of the event!

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Maureen Sims Smith
24/9/2012 03:38:19 am

Well Done. Monica and Will -saw you at food festival Ludlow and Abergavenney. Your were great. Will, please open your restaurant on a Sunday or Monday!
See you next year.

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