Big-hearted duo in action tomorrow (From Thurrock Gazette)

Boxing duo to fight for charity

5:10am Saturday 26th February 2011 in Sport

BOXING: Two Essex boxers will fight for charity in memory of their young nephew who died suddenly from a heart condition.

Steve Austin will face debutant Scott Waters at the Liquid & Envy club at Festival Leisure Park, Basildon, on Sunday, February 27.

They will be fighting in memory of Jay Waters, who died suddenly from cardiomyopathy during a PE lesson at William de Ferrers School, South Woodham Ferrers, in September 2009.

All proceeds from the bout will go to the Cardiomyopathy Association (CMA), a charity that helps people and their families affected by the heart muscle disease.

The fight is on the under-card on an event organised by the Independent Boxing Association, which has already staged shows at venues in Essex.

The night will also feature a heavyweight bout between Benfleet’s Jim Foot and Joe “Cool” Kacz from South London.

Tickets cost £30 and will be available on the door.

For more information call 07930 494396.