Matt Batty

Boxing name: Matt Ballistic Batty Age: 28 Company: Kelway (UK) Job title: Senior Account Manager

Charity you are representing and why?

British Heart Foundation. The research and development they do is life changing for many people and feel is really worth supporting to my fullest ability.

Why have you entered CRN Fight Night?

I was looking for a new challenge for the first half of 2009 and this came up. I am not known as an aggressive person or somebody that would be involved with boxing therefore it would be a worthy challenge.

Have you ever boxed before?

I have never boxed before and have only really watched one or two bouts. I am looking forward to the challenge.

How would you describe your boxing style?

I don't know yet I have not yet developed a style, ask me in 3 months!

What extra training have you been doing to achieve full fighting fitness?

I have been in the gym every other day either running or training for a while. I have made some big lifestyle changes to accommodate the level of fitness I will require to be able to step into the ring and hold my head proud when I step out.

Have you picked a theme tune and if so, what is it and why?

No not yet, I have had some amusing suggestions however nothing I am ready to commit to.

Which professional boxer (any era) do you think you could take on?

I sit behind a desk all day, I am no deluded enough to think that I could ever beat one of those guys. I think this experience will give me a greater respect for the achievements of others, however I think I could knock Audley Harrison clean out!

What words have you got for your opponent?

Keep drinking and start smoking, I don't want a hard time beating you!