Boxers to fight with pink nails in support of breast cancer awareness

Leading boxers, includingIdris Virgo, Michael Hennessy JrandSammy Cantwell, will compete this Friday wearing pink nail varnish, to encourage those battling breast cancer to keep fighting, in a new campaign for charityFuture Dreams.

The boxers will all compete on a show on Friday 18th December, which is headlined by the mouthwatering British Light-Heavyweight title showdown between Shakan Pitters and Craig Richards, live on Channel 5 from 10.30pm.

The initiative follows in the footsteps of snooker player, Ronnie O’Sullivan, who painted his nails pink in support of Future Dreams in October during the English Open.

Promoter Mick Hennessy is thrilled to be supporting Future Dreams, saying: “It’s been a tough year for everyone, particularly those fighting such a terrible disease as breast cancer. I’m so pleased that we’re able to do somethingto create awareness for such an important cause in women’s breast cancer, the guys actually really like it so who knows, this could well become a trend for boxers across the globe moving forward.”

The British Light-Heavyweight title showdown between Birmingham’sShakan Pittersagainst Crystal Palace’sCraig Richardsheadlines the Hennessy Sports fight night, exclusively live on free-to-airChannel 5. Chief support features the Midlands Area Middleweight Title between Coventry’sRiver Bentand Burntwood’sTroy Coleman. The undercard features unbeaten Irish super-lightweight sensationStephen McKennawho takes on Plymouth’sDes Newton; Sevenoaks super-welterweightMichael Hennessy Jr.; Birmingham middleweightIdris Virgotakes on WalsallKearon Thomas;Bexleyheath super-flyweightSammy Cantwelland red hot Irish prospectBrett McGintyfrom County Donegal makes his long awaited professional debut.