Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2013

It may not be UFC, but EFN is “as real as it gets” for Tokyo’s amateur executive pugilists.

Last November’s Vegas-style Executive Fight Night saw 16 first-time fighters (12 men, four women) step into the ring for the black-tie boxing event. After the dust settled and all winners were declared, the event had raised over ¥5M for the Run For The Cure Foundation from the 450-plus supporters who had come to watch. So successful was it, that Executive Fight Night 2 is set to go down May 24 at the same venue, the prestigious Grand Hyatt Tokyo Ballroom.

The organizers are planning an even bigger and more explosive fight card than the first, and are already searching for the next group of fighters who want to train till they puke, develop their killer instinct and find their warrior spirit over a 12-week period before getting in the ring to duke it out. If you think you have what it takes to endure the EFN experience, get your name on the list now! Tryouts are Feb 2.

To sign up, visit here. Table bookings and tickets are also on sale, so register now if you want to ensure ringside seats.