When charity meets courage, extraordinary things happen

Rob withBoxing Judge Derik Harvey, who previously Boxed for England when he was younger; alongside two brothers who come from Soma GYM, Bali, Indonesia.

Few events exemplify this better than the recent Cheshire Freemasons Charity Boxing Event, a historic gathering that packed more than just punches. Leading the charge was Michael Ross, whose tireless dedication as one of the main promoters helped turn the occasion into a triumph of community, compassion, and resilience.

The event united generations and backgrounds in support of three remarkable causes:

• 🧸 Teddies for Loving Care (TLC) – Bringing comfort to children in distress, TLC delivers cuddly teddies to A&E departments to help ease young patients' fears.
  
  
• 🏛️ Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF) – Supporting wider society and Masonic families alike through medical, financial, and community-based assistance.
  
  
• 🥊 Centurion ABC CIC – Empowering young lives through amateur boxing, mentoring, and youth engagement programmes that build confidence and character.
  
  

With every bout fought in the ring, awareness and funds were raised outside it—paving the way for meaningful impact and ongoing support across Cheshire and beyond. The roaring cheers of the crowd weren’t just for knockouts—they were for knock-on effects: comfort for a child, hope for a family, opportunity for a future champion.

Michael’s leadership, backed by the powerful ethos of Freemasonry and the grit of grassroots sport, helped shape a night where generosity punched far above its weight.

Liverpool Heartbeat are proud to have sponsoredtwo boubts on the night