Oliver Queen will be donning the gloves for a bout at the Ultra White Collar Boxing Show this November.
The 35-year-old, who is manager at St Helens town centre pub The Neilson, said boxing is something he has always wanted to do.
“It is something I have always wanted to do, and I used to train when I was younger,” said Oliver, from Thatto Heath.
“I have been to Everlast gym he has been pushing me to sign up for it.
“I am quite confident. My personal trainer said ‘are you not worried?’ but I’m quite looking forward to it.”
Oliver is midway through his eight-week training campaign to get him ready for the big night.
Oliver has been training for his big boxing night (Image: Submitted)
And his efforts are all in aid of a special cause, with proceeds going to the Alzheimer’s Society.
The Alzheimer’s Society is a cause close to Oliver’s heart, with his nan having had the disease.
“A couple of staff members have also lost family members to Alzheimer’s so it makes sense to do it for the Alzheimer’s Society.”
Oliver will take to the ring in front of a huge live crowd at Wigan’s Brick Community Stadium on Saturday, November 22.
Visit https://givestar.io/gs/oliver to donate to Oliver’s fundraising page. There is also a collection tin on the bar at the Nelson.
Visit the Tickitup Facebook page or website to purchase tickets for the night and support Oliver.
People can get their logo on Oliver’s vest for £50, and anyone interested can send The Nelson pub a DM on Facebook.