--- title: "Rock 'N Rumble X: Jonathan Giordano" description: During the coming months, we?ll be highlighting our fighters in training for the upcoming Rock ?N Rumble X in Boston on May 14th. They?ve committed to four months of fundraising and training in preparation to get in the ring and literally fight for a cure. image: https://h4h-2018-production.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/2020-03/jonathan_g_square.jpg --- [Donate](https://donate.haymakersforhope.org/general_donation) [![Hay Makers For hope](https://blog.haymakersforhope.org/hubfs/Haymakers_June2018/Images/logo.svg "Hay Makers For hope")](https://haymakersforhope.org/) - [Donate](https://donate.haymakersforhope.org/general_donation) - [Home](https://haymakersforhope.org/#home) - [Fight](https://haymakersforhope.org/#fight) - [Events](https://haymakersforhope.org/#events) - [News](https://haymakersforhope.org/#news) - [Shop](https://haymakersforhope.org/#shop) - [Fighter Log In](https://haymakersforhope.org/user/login) - [Home](https://haymakersforhope.org/#home) - [Fight](https://haymakersforhope.org/#fight) - [Events](https://haymakersforhope.org/#events) - [News](https://haymakersforhope.org/#news) - [Shop](https://haymakersforhope.org/#shop) [Back to blog](https://blog.haymakersforhope.org) # Rock 'N Rumble X: Jonathan Giordano ## Monday, March 2 2020 --- **During the coming months, we’ll be highlighting our fighters in training for the upcoming Rock ‘N Rumble X in Boston on May 14th. They’ve committed to four months of fundraising and training in preparation to get in the ring and literally fight for a cure. Whether their mom is battling, their father has passed or their friend has put up a victory against the disease – they’ve all got a story to tell and they’ve all got a reason to fight. Below you’ll hear from Jonathan Giordano, fighting out of Haverhill Downtown Boxing.** *Where are you from?* Originally from Revere but now live in Groveland Ma *Where’d you go to college?* I did some time at Suffolk University but got into the trades and become a cement mason. *Did you play any sports growing up?* Played Soccer as a little guy, Basketball and Football as a teen. *What do you do for work?* I own and run a decorative custom concrete flooring company with my brother but in the last few years have become a chef/recipe developer as well. *Why boxing? Did you ever picture yourself fighting?* Never ever.... I was inspired by my wife who has discovered the sport through Haymakers and has gone on to continue her amateur boxing career. In the last few years I have tried my best to live outside my comfort zone. This is way outside. *Why on earth did you sign up to fight??* We have all experienced the effects of cancer in some way. Either sitting beside a hospital bed or in one. After witnessing several Haymakers events and knowing what an incredible charity they are I decided it's my turn to do my part. *You’re stepping in the ring to literally fight for a cure - where are you drawing your inspiration from? How has cancer affected you?* My Auntie Bea fought a long battle against the disease and lost to it 5 years ago. I fight for her and my cousin Pam who was just diagnosed shortly before I signed up. *What is going to be the most difficult thing to give up during your training? (beer, cheeseburgers, time spent watching TV?)* Free time.... it is now spent in the boxing gym... all of it! *When you’re not throwing punches and training -- what other hobbies/interests do you have?* I love cooking. A few years ago because of some weight related health issues, I needed to change my lifestyle. That is when I I decided to get in the kitchen. I have come up with some pretty cool recipes that have helped a lot of people on their own weight loss and wellness journeys. *Who do you think is the most excited to watch you get punched in the face come fight night?* My plan is to not get punched in the face but I am sure that there is a long list that would like to see that happen. **Check out his fundraising page and be sure to wish him luck! Best of luck, Jonathan!** [View Previous Article](https://blog.haymakersforhope.org/2020/02/24/rumble-rockies-iii-faith-lierheimer) [View Next Article](https://blog.haymakersforhope.org/2020/03/02/rock-n-rumble-x-ryan-hansen) Haymakers for Hope © 2018 - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/Haymakers4Hope) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/haymakers4hope/) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/haymakers4hope) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/haymakers4hope) [Legal Terms](https://haymakersforhope.org/page/privacy-policy) 501 Boylston St. 10th Fl. Boston, MA 02116 [info@haymakersforhope.org](mailto:info@haymakersforhope.org)