A fundraiser has been launched to help Manx professional boxer Jade Burden get back in the ring after her Commonwealth Silver title fight was cancelled at the last minute.
The 34-year-old was just three days away from fighting for the super-featherweight belt when the entire event was pulled.
The cancellation meant no fight, no pay, and no reward for weeks of intense training and financial sacrifice.
Her sister, Steph Wear, is now raising £6,000 to reschedule the bout independently.
Steph described the devastating impact of the late cancellation.
“After weeks of intense training, sacrifice, and financial strain, Jade was just 3 days away from fighting for the Commonwealth Silver super-featherweight title, a career-defining opportunity, but then everything changed,” she said.
She added: “Jade is one of the most dedicated, hardworking people I know. She doesn’t quit. She doesn’t take shortcuts. She shows up, every single day, and gives everything to her sport.”
These funds will go directly towards paying her opponent and covering sanctioning fees for the Commonwealth Silver title. This will allow the fight to be rescheduled independently and ensure Jade gets the opportunity she has earned.
Steph added: “We don’t want this to be the end of Jade’s story.”
Since its launch, the GoFundMe page has already surpassed the £2,900 mark, including one donation of £1,000.