World record smashed for Sport Relief

WHAT a knock-out! A Guinness World Record was officially broken in Chelmsley Wood earlier this month as part of efforts to raise money for Sport Relief.
Former professional boxer Simon Ford (pictured) battled his way through 141 three minute rounds against some 40 opponents to clinch the world record.
Although it’s been more than 15 years since he hung up his gloves, the 45-year-old fighter was persuaded to get back into the ring to raise money for the charity.
Ahead of the challenge, Simon admitted it was “going to be a long day” but he went the distance and beat the previous record – which had been set only days earlier by an Australian businessman - by a full 14 rounds.
“You just have to be mentally strong as well as physically strong and just go through it and hope that no-one comes to take your head off,” he told Radio WM.
The fundraising challenge took place at Wayne Elcock’s Boxing Academy, in Pike Drive. More than £500 has already been pledged online.
This year's Sport Relief, which has been supported by celebrities including Eddie Izzard, Jo Brand and Steve Redgrave, has raised more than £55million for projects in the UK and overseas.