Looks to have been a British Army Boxing Team gala to raise funds for the British Legion in 2010
From battlefield to boxing ring, British Army boxers square up and help raise thousands of pounds for the Royal British Legion at The Battle of Stamford Bridge, at Chelsea Football Club on Armistice Day. The sporting event held at Chelsea's Great Hall saw Army Boxing Team members Army Sportsman of the Year Martin Stead, 2009 bantamweight champion James Allen and Olympic medal hopeful heavyweight Emanuel Izronritei, take on boxers from the London Amateur Boxing Association. Guests at the black-tie event enjoyed the company of serving soldiers who told of their experiences in Afghanistan. Senior commanders presented a different perspective of the battlefield and Afghan veteran Corporal Tom Neathway - who featured in the TV documentary 'Wounded' - was there supporting the event
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