The 24-hour endurance sparring event brought together fighters, supporters, and local businesses with one powerful shared goal: to raise vital funds for community initiatives aimed at keeping young people off the streets and creating real, positive opportunities for their future.

Weapons Down Gloves Up continues to make a tangible difference by using boxing as a vehicle for change offering discipline, structure, and mentorship to those who need it most. Events like this not only raise money but also awareness, reinforcing the importance of community-led support systems.

For Drop Watercoolers, the decision to get involved was an easy one. As a business that works closely with local organisations and workplaces, supporting initiatives that improve lives aligns perfectly with their values.

Ste Wrest, Director of Drop Watercoolers said:

“We’re incredibly proud to sponsor a round at such an important event. What Weapons Down Gloves Up is doing goes far beyond boxing it’s about giving young people direction, purpose, and real opportunities. To play even a small part in that is something we truly value.”

The atmosphere throughout the event was electric, with participants pushing through fatigue and supporters rallying behind a cause that resonates deeply within the community. Every punch thrown symbolised more than just sport it represented hope, resilience, and a commitment to change.

With momentum continuing to build, Weapons Down Gloves Up and the supporters behind it are proving that when a community comes together, powerful things happen. Drop Watercoolers look forward to continuing to support this initiative in the future.