Twelve weeks, 27 fighters, 12 match-ups, one night: Agency Wars is back. The third annual boxing tournament is set to rock Arcadian Court in Toronto on Dec. 5 to help raise money for Ronald McDonald House Toronto and NABS. A crowd of brave volunteers from Canada’s marketing and media industry endured a rigorous training regimen and strict assessments from some of Canada’s top boxers. That initial group was cut down to 27 “lucky” combatants, who were broken into two teams – Red and Blue – to take part in a grueling three-month program, readying their minds and bodies for the big night.
Leading up to the event, Marketing is profiling the men and women who’ve shed blood, sweat and tears to help out two charities. What makes someone step in the ring? Read on and find out.
Jason Kan – Red Team
Job Title: Motion Designer
Company: Teehan+Lax
Nickname: The Iron Fist
Why did you decide to take part?
I just recently started getting into combat sports.
What’s the toughest part of training been?
For me, it’s been trying to dedicate a lot of time to training and trying to balance that with work, because sometimes work gets pretty hectic.
What do you like about the training?
I like the coaches. They’re really friendly and helpful. I also like the intensity and how the fitness trainers and coaches push you.
What message do you have for your opponent?
