A EUROPEAN boxing champ will be training with Notts troops ahead of a charity fight night.

Rendall Munroe is keeping fit with soldiers at Chetwynd Barracks, Chilwell, before his next fight in December.

The troops are preparing for their own boxing championships on Thursday, November 20 in aid of the Army Benevolent Fund.

Nine soldiers from across the East Midlands and East Anglia will fight boxers from Cambridge University's team at Bassingbourn Barracks in Cambridge.

It is hoped the event will raise over £1,000.

Leicester boxer Munroe said: "I'm looking forward to seeing how they prepare for a fight. Training with the soldiers can only pay dividends.

"They tell me I am going to go over the assault course, which obviously is not something I would normally do but I'm sure it will be fun."

Beeston TA engineer Sapper Aidan Wright, will be stepping into the ring for the first time.

He said: "I've always enjoyed sport; I just thought I would give boxing a go. I'm really enjoying the training."

A gala dinner attended by sporting celebrities will take place before the Armed Forces Select contest.

Tickets for the dinner cost £100 with fight tickets only at £10.

For more information contact Sergeant Dave Curry on 0115 957 2573 or e-mail afees.vs.cubc@armymail.mod.uk