Set against the backdrop of the Merseyside derby weekend, an unforgettable evening of boxing and entertainment will take place later this year
A number of Liverpool sporting figures have teamed up with former professional footballers for A Night to Remember II
A number of Liverpool sporting figures have teamed up with former professional footballers for A Night to Remember II
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Ten former footballers will swap their boots for boxing gloves later this year to raise vital funds for Merseyside charities. Building on the resounding success of their inaugural event, Pro Project Promotions have unveiled details for A Night to Remember II.
Set against the backdrop of the Merseyside derby weekend, an unforgettable evening of boxing, entertainment and philanthropy will take place on Friday, April 17 at the Titanic Hotel. The first event featured high-profile bouts between ex-Premier League stars like David Bentley vs Jody Morris and Leroy Lita vs David Noble.
And now a number of ex-Scouse football stars have decided to swap the pitch for the ring in a bid to help Pro Project Promotions not only surpass the £127,500 they raised last year but also get as close to raising £500,000 as possible. On the night, Lee Trundle will face Chris Iwelumo, Bradley Orr takes on Carl Ikeme, and in an all-Scouse affair, Adam Hammill will fight former Tranmere Rovers captain Steven Jennings.
Elsewhere on the card, Ross McCormack will take on Matthew Kilgallon and Ryan Cresswell will fight Carl Dickinson. The event's ambassadors and trainers include Jamie Carragher, Natasha Jonas, David Price and the Smith Brothers, ensuring top-tier guidance for the fighters as they prepare for three rounds of intense action.
Pro Project Promotions was founded by former Arsenal goalkeeper Graham Stack, with the aim to unite retired athletes in purpose-driven events that channel their competitive spirit towards making a positive impact.
The organisation recognises the challenges of post-retirement life – from physical fitness to mental well-being – and provides ex-pros with structure, goals and a platform to give back.
"The drive to make a difference doesn't end when the game does," Stack said. "The city will be bouncing during the Merseyside derby weekend, and I can't wait to showcase 10 ex-professional footballers battling it out once again in the ring.
Natasha Jonas, Tony Bellew and David Price cut the red tape to open Just Fight L4 boxing gym in Walton
Natasha Jonas, Tony Bellew and David Price cut the red tape to open Just Fight L4 boxing gym in Walton(Image: Liverpool Echo)
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“This event will have a mixture of Scouse boxers and other northern-based fighters. We'll have some of this country's best-ever boxers in attendance, including Tony Bellew, the Smith Brothers, David Price and Natasha Jonas.
“Johnny Nelson will host a boxing Q&A and judge the bouts alongside Steve Bunce, with Ian Saint John refereeing.
“Plus, a football Q&A with our ambassador and Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher alongside Everton legend Francis Jeffers. We're raising money for Children's Charity Merseyside and Autism – our goal is to raise in excess of £120,000 and get closer to our £500,000 target!"
And although former British heavyweight champion Price is looking to see how the former footballers turned fighters fare in the ring, he believes the most important thing is raising money for charity.
Jamie Carragher
Jamie Carragher will take part in a football Q&A with Francis Jeffers(Image: 2025 Getty Images)
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He said: “It is great what they are doing and they are charities that are close to a lot of people’s hearts. It just makes it all the more special to be involved.”
While Jonas added: “The most important thing from this is that so many people will benefit from it.
“Even for the athletes, purpose was a big word that was spoken about earlier and when you do make that turnover to retire, it is quite daunting, and it can have a negative effect on athletes.
“But here they have a purpose because they are going to be getting the ring, and they are ultimately going to be raising money for charity, which is huge.”
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