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title: "Rock 'N Rumble X: Michael Peters"
description: Haymakers for Hope's Michael Peters shares why he's getting in the ring this October at Boston's House of Blues for the 10th annual Rock 'N Rumble X!
---

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# [Rock 'N Rumble X: Michael Peters](https://blog.haymakersforhope.org/rock-n-rumble-x-michael-peters)

 Written by [Jordan McMillan](https://blog.haymakersforhope.org/author/jordan-mcmillan) | Aug 10, 2021 1:26:13 PM

**During the coming months, we’ll be highlighting our fighters in training for the upcoming Rock ‘N Rumble X in Boston on October 13th. 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 Michael Peters fighting out of BoxSmith.**

*Where are you from?*  
Putnam, CT

*Where did you go to college?*  
Providence College

*Did you play any sports growing up?*  
I played soccer and basketball through high school.

*What do you do for work?*  
Financial Advisor

*Why boxing? Did you ever picture yourself fighting?*  
I’ve never been in a fight in my life so this is definitely something new for me. One night I was watching Rocky IV and thought I should see if there were any boxing gyms near me. I found a great one in BoxSmith and have been learning more about the sport ever since.

*Why on earth did you sign up to fight??*  
I went to both Haymakers events in Boston in 2019. After feeling the electricity in the building I knew I had to get myself on that stage some day.

*You’re stepping in the ring to literally fight for a cure - where are you drawing your inspiration from? How has cancer affected you?*  
Both my dad and my brother are cancer survivors so I saw firsthand what they went through during treatment. Training’s not so bad by comparison.

*What is going to be the most difficult thing to give up during your training? (beer, cheeseburgers, time spent watching TV?)*  
Pizza has definitely been the most difficult. Taco Bell isn’t making things any easier by bringing back nacho fries now too.

*When you’re not throwing punches and training -- what other hobbies/interests do you have?*  
I’m a big basketball fan. I’ve had season tickets to the PC games for years. I’m also trying to improve my golf game from bad to slightly below average.

*Who do you think is the most excited to watch you get punched in the face come fight night?*  
Probably the guys in my fantasy league. Winning a lot generally has that effect.

**Check out his [fundraising page](https://haymakersforhope.org/event/boston/2021/rock-n-rumble-x/michael-peters) and be sure to wish him luck! Best of luck, Michael!**

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