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