Hirepool Clash for Construction is a high-energy charity boxing event where tradies step into the ring to raise vital funds for MATES in Construction, supporting their mission to prevent suicide in the construction industry.
Proudly presented by the team of dedicated volunteers at Heavy Hitters Charitable Trust, 100% of proceeds go directly to MATES in Construction.
Over the past 2 years, we have raised $180,000 from the Hirepool Clash for Construction events. We are excited to be back in 2025, with events again in Auckland and Christchurch.
So join us in backing the industry as we fight for a cause that truly matters.
Are you up for the Challenge?
No experience? No problem.
All fitness levels are welcome, and no prior boxing experience is needed—full training is provided. Your safety is our top priority, and every matchup is carefully selected to ensure everyone steps out of the ring safely.
You’ll take part in a 13-week intensive training program, training three times a week, designed to prepare you for a 3-round fight (3 x 2 minutes) on fight night.
Throughout the program, you’ll be challenged with sessions focused on fitness, endurance, boxing fundamentals, and sparring. You’ll gradually build up from light contact to full-contact sparring, gaining the confidence and skills to step into the ring.
About 4–5 weeks before fight night, final matchups will be announced. Coaches from each team will pair fighters based on fitness, readiness, attendance, and skill level—so showing up and putting in the work is crucial.
Important: Not everyone will be selected to fight. Commitment, consistency, and coachability are key! We can’t stress this enough
Event Dates
Auckland – Saturday 18th October at Barfoot and Thompson Stadium
Christchurch – Saturday 8th November at Mainpower Stadium
Training Locations & Times
Auckland: 13 Week Training program commences 21st July (Pre training kick-off event 20th July)
Glozier Boxing (Bruce Glozier) - Manukau
Tuesday and Thursday 5:30-6:30am & Saturday 8:00-9:00am
Hybrid Training (Rob MacSwain) - Grey Lynn
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 5:45-6:45am
Christchurch: 13 Week Training program commences 11th August (Pre training kick-off event 10th August)
Barry's Elite Boxing Gym (Garey Burgess) – Waltham
Monday and Wednesday 7:15-8:15pm & Saturday/Sunday TBC
Barry's Elite Boxing Gym (Bryan Barry) – Waltham
Tuesday and Thursday 7:15-8:15pm & Saturday/Sunday TBC
The Costs
Like any sporting event there are a number of costs you can expect, and these are listed below. It is worth noting that the $230 entry fee for the 13 week training program works out at just over $5 per session, so works out great value for money!
| COST | ITEM | DETAILS |
| $230 | Entry Fee | To cover costs such as training, boxing association registration and doctors fees |
| Approx $50-100 | 16oz gloves for training (if you don’t have any already) | You’ll fight in 16oz gloves (or 18oz if you are over 90kg) so you need to train in 16oz gloves - no smaller gloves permitted for training. Gloves are provided for fight night |
| Approx $100 | Headgear | It is mandatory to spar with headgear no exceptions! Headgear is provided for fight night |
| Approx $30 | Mouthguard | Protect those pearly whites |
| Approx $15 | Hand Wraps | Protect your hands and knuckles |
| Approx $30-60 | Protective Box (Men) Chest Protector (Women) |
Compulsory for all fighters on fight night, not compulsory for training |
| Approx $120 | Blood Tests | Compulsory for all participants before sparring starts in week 3-4 |
FAQ's
Like any sporting event, there are a number of costs you can expect as outlined below
Registration Fee - $230 - to cover costs for the 13 week training program at the gym, association registration and doctors fees
Training Gloves - $50-100 – you’ll fight in 16oz gloves (or 18oz if you are over 90kgs) so you need to train with minimum of 16oz
Headgear - $100 approx – compulsory, you will not be permitted to spar without headgear
Mouthguard - $30 approx - compulsory, you will not be permitted to spar without a mouthguard
Hand Wraps - $15 approx – for training and fight night
Protective Box (men)/Chest Protector (women) – $30-60 – compulsory for fight night
Blood tests - $120 – compulsory before sparing starts in week 3-4
This event is aimed at the construction industry as it supports those who support us. If you are passionate about mental health but not in construction, make a note in “any further comments” section of the application form, tell us why you want to take part and we will consider these on a case-by-case basis.
By signing up, you accept that you are getting involved in a full-contact sport, which will include hitting people (in a controlled environment) and getting hit by people. If you don’t want to fight at the end and are just here for the training, this is not the event for you. Places are limited so just coming along for the fitness is taking the space of someone who wants to actually fight after the fight camp.
Absolutely not, in fact we prefer taking the most unlikely people on the journey from fat to fit. That is after all part of the reason we are here, that and raising funds for a much-needed cause.
Yes, there is. To be considered, you need to be over 18 and under 50 on fight night. There are no exceptions to this rule.
No, unfortunately not. You are welcome to request a preference of gym and we’ll endeavour to place you where we can, but we need to ensure a balance of weight, height, gender and experience between the teams. In most cases over the last few years, people have been allocated to their preference but that just depends on those signing up.
No, unfortunately not. To be considered for this you need to train with our coaches. They will know if and when you are ready to get into the ring. Safety is one of our primary concerns and you won’t be given a fight if the coach doesn’t think you can safely compete.
No, unfortunately not. Signing up gets you into the training program but it takes more than just signing up to get you into the ring. Final selections will be made about 4-5 weeks out from fight night when everyone has had the chance to learn to box and get to a suitable level of fitness. Several factors influence you getting a fight such as your level of fitness, being able to match you with a suitable opponent and your consistency turning up to trainings. You could be the best novice boxer we’ve ever seen, but if you’re the only 100kg person, then it’s not fair to match you with someone at 90kg.
If you fought in last year's event we will consider your application but will give preference to first-timers.
No - The team at Clash for Construction reserve the right to decline a registration if we deem the registration unfit for any reason. While this is rare, if this happens a full refund will be made within 5 business days.