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EVENT PREVIEW
Chess it isn’t, boxing it ain’t. But chessboxing it most definitely is. Pugilism and cerebralism go glove in glove as London Chessboxing stages May Day at Scala. London Chessboxing tickets for their latest show are on sale.
One round of chess, one round of boxing, repeat until checkmate or knockout. Nerd-fighting or the ultimate sporting challenge of the 21st Century? London Chessboxing (full intro below) has been described as both. Tonight you can decide for yourself. Whatever the verdict this sporting mash-up makes for an unforgettable night out.
MAY DAY HEADLINERS
‘Season’s Beatings’ and ‘St Patrick’s Day Bash’ are just some of the previous shows that have wowed the crowds in north London show. And now London Chessboxing are back with ‘May Day’ at Scala Nightclub. It promises to be an extra special night of action, headlined by a WCBA European middleweight title bout featuring Andre ‘Glenzman’ Glenzer vs GM Samy Shoker.
A full undercard of some of the best chessboxers around includes Madhavi R Gonbare vs Beatrice Desiree Furlan and Dan ‘The Wall’ Hall vs Cai Brigden. What are you waiting for? Reserve your ringside seats now!
A May Day outing with a difference is guaranteed at this sporting treat where you can raise a beer or wine in style to celebrate the weirdest, and arguably greatest, sporting biathlon of all time. Chessboxers from around Europe are due to descend on Scala to duke it out to be the brainiest and brawniest, a
Stand by for another night of high octane cerebral meets fistic action. Otherwise known as the ultimate test of brain and brawn. A sell-out is likely. Book your place now for a night of sporting entertainment that has to be seen to be believed.
LONDON CHESSBOXING TICKETS, TIMINGS & TRAVEL
🎟️ Tickets are off sale.
📽️ To watch a live stream of the event subscribe here to the Chessboxing Nation YouTube channel.
🗝️ Doors open: 6pm.
♟️🥊 First bout: 7.30pm tbc.
🚊 🚗 Travel tips: Visit the Scala website here for a map and travel directions.
What is Chessboxing
Chessboxing adds the thrills and spills of speed chess to the strategic and tactical challenges of traditional boxing. The result? A mind-bending hybrid sport that has to be seen to be fully appreciated.
The ultimate battle of brain and brawn. Two opponents play a round of speed chess followed by a round of boxing, with one minute in between rounds. They continue to alternate between the two with the chess game becoming ever more challenging as the physical battle takes its toll. Who wins? A checkmate or knockout decides.
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