Fight Night is back and fast approaching, and 38 students from Glasgow universities are taking on the challenge. We spoke with some of the fiercest student fighters from tonight’s eventto get the inside scoop on their training, inspirations and – most importantly – how they plan to celebrate.
Here’s what they had to say, so you can choose your favourite for the big event this Wednesday:
Hector ‘The Trojan’ Macgregor, 20
Subject, year, and university
Third year accounting and finance at the University of Glasgow
Who’s your biggest inspiration?
Harvey Kirkwood
How will you celebrate if you win?
Getting sloshed
What’s the biggest challenge you’ve faced in preparation for your fight?
Not drinking
What is your ideal Glasgow night out?
Oran Mor after I take this dub
What would you like to say to your opponent ahead of the fight?
Good luck
Farris ‘Brings the Boom’ Aslam, 22
Subject, year, and university
Fourth year finance and statistics at the University of Glasgow
Who’s your biggest inspiration?
Harry Potter
How will you celebrate if you win?
A fat Popeyes meal
What’s the biggest challenge you’ve faced in preparation for your fight?
Cardio, just cardio
What is your ideal Glasgow night out?
At home, asleep by 10pm
What would you like to say to your opponent ahead of the fight?
Shall we wager on this?
Conall ‘The Taig’ Dolan, 18
Subject, year, and university
First year computer science at Glasgow Caledonian University
Who’s your biggest inspiration?
Conor McGregor
How will you celebrate if you win?
Say respect to the other fighters
What’s the biggest challenge you’ve faced in preparation for your fight?
Running
What is your ideal Glasgow night out?
Spoons and Haus
What would you like to say to your opponent ahead of the fight?
Good luck
‘Lucky’ Sevan Quinn, 21
Subject, year, and university
Second year mechanical engineering at the University of Glasgow
Who’s your biggest inspiration?
Donkey Kong
How will you celebrate if you win?
Get trolleyed
What’s the biggest challenge you’ve faced in preparation for your fight?
Sobriety
Matty ‘The Tart’ Taylor, 22
Subject, year, and university
Fourth year business enterprise at the University of Strathclyde
Who’s your biggest inspiration?
Carl Frampton
How will you celebrate if you win?
Get nice
What’s the biggest challenge you’ve faced in preparation for your fight?
Not getting Paggered
What is your ideal Glasgow night out?
Start with a BYOB at Chillies West End, go to Wunderbar, finish in the Grosvenor Casino
What would you like to say to your opponent ahead of the fight?
Long Live The Tart
Jackson ‘The Laser’ Fraser, 20
Subject, year, and university
First year aeronautical engineering at the University of Glasgow
Who’s your biggest inspiration?
Mike Tyson
How will you celebrate if you win?
Buckfast and shawarma
What’s the biggest challenge you’ve faced in preparation for your fight?
General laziness
What is your ideal Glasgow night out?
Kitty O’Shea’s and some live music
Whether it’s chugging Buckfast or hitting the books (unlikely), these fighters are gearing up for a night of pure adrenaline. With 38 contenders ready to step into the ring, expect big hits, bigger personalities, and some serious bragging rights on the line. Place your bets, grab your pints, and we’ll see you ringside.
