Excel Process System Ltd. logo
Call the team on 01332 760500

"Marvellous" Jimmy Austin

Excel’s Office Manager, Helen, had an exciting night on Saturday when her husband took part in the Ultimate White Collar Boxing Event to raise money for Cancer Research UK!


Marvellous Jimmy Austin

James Austin - AKA "Marvellous" Jimmy Austin - had all the hard work of a gruelling 8-week intensive training regime pay off, as he took the fight to Cancer in the ring at Burton Marketplace this Saturday the 8th of July.

Jimmy post-workout

During training, James reminisced about his first childhood experience with boxing: the famous bout between "Marvellous" Marvin Hagler and Sugar Ray Leonard. It was a controversial fight where Hagler ended up losing his WBC title with a split second decision in a controversial 12-round fight!

"From that point on I've always had and interest in boxing, but never had a chance to try it out for myself..." James says on his Just Giving page. Well James, it looks like you found your chance!

It was a cracking fight, three 2-minute rounds (possibly the longest 6 minutes of Helen’s life!) and after putting his opponent down in the first round, his opponent came back to beat him on points.

Jimmy post-workout

The charity boxing match was made possible by the guys over at Ultra White Collar Boxing, and had Excel Process Systems amongst the list of sponsors. Our very own "Marvellous" Jimmy raised a fantastic £695 for Cancer Research UK, with the whole boxing group in Burton raising a massive £13,500 between them. All accounted for, UWCB has raised £9 million across the country for Cancer Research UK!

A big shout out from us, to Jimmy, and all of those who took part, showed their support, and made the night one to remember! Cheers!

the real opponents
the group

Don't forget, it's not too late to donate to a great cause if you visit "Marvellous" Jimmy Austin's Just Giving page!