A father of two is taking part in a charity boxing match to help his mental health after his wife suggested he might be suffering from postnatal depression. Adam Allerton told how he felt ‘constantly angry' in the weeks following the birth of his second son, Zane. Although the 37-year-old dismissed this, he knew something had to be done about his pent-up emotions.
Postnatal depression is thought to affect one in ten men. In a bid to help him, his 35 year old HR director wife, Jo, then suggested he sign up for an Ultra White Collar Boxing charity bout to raise money for Cancer Research UK. UWCB participants are given the opportunity to take part in eight weeks of free professional boxing training before a showcase event in front of hundreds of spectators.
Those taking part are asked to sell tickets for the show and raise at least £50 for Cancer Research UK. So far, Ultra Events - the company behind the event - has raised a staggering £24 million for Cancer Research UK with Adam alone raising more than £1,000.
