FIGHTING fundraisers used their fists to help raise thousands of pounds for charity.

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The Southern Daily Echo and Southern Property Association Charity Fight Night saw daring professionals from the property industry take to the ring for an evening of fighting, fundraising and fizz.

The glamorous event, held at the home of Hampshire Cricket, the Ageas Bowl, saw hundreds enjoy some hard fought bouts by those who had never tried boxing or kickboxing before.

To prepare for the event they trained for eight weeks, with help from those from Spartans Gym, who also took part in two of the fights.

It was the first time the annual event took on a boxing theme but it proved a huge success, raising thousands of pounds for Countess Mountbatten Hospice.

Lucy Richmond, chair of Southern Property Association, said: "It was a cracking event and everything was professional done."