Shane Muriata

SUPPOSE you thought Ricky Balboa conquering Darago was one of history's most significant boxing bouts. In that case, you are mistaken because on May 27 in Tullywood (Tully), Tully Boxsing Club will hold the greatest ever boxing event on this side of the hemisphere anyone has ever seen since I fought Ben Hur.

The excitement could not be contained while speaking to local legend and head honcho Dan Fawkes about the upcoming tournament, "Mate, this night will define boxing in Tully. We will have interstate, regional and local fighters all coming together in one night," beamed Dan.

As a lot in the local area would know, big Dan has done nothing less than extraordinary work to bring this club back to greatness. He has given up all of his time and made himself available to train young talent while holding down a full-time job and raising his kids.

When we talk about local community members who give up more than their time, big Dan is at the top of the tree. "Our local boxers will be on show against fighters who will travel from Victoria. This will be one of the biggest nights in Tully Boxsing history, and we should be proud, because I am."

Every fighting Club in the north will be in attendance and well represented, so the card will read like an Olympian