Inspired by Marcus Rashford, former Commonwealth champion Tommy Coyle has signed up to take part in our 'Fit and Fed' programme.

In partnership with Maverick Stars Trust, Coyle is planning to provide free meals for children in and around Hull.

With the scheme already a huge success in the North-West, the link up ensures even more youngsters will be fed whilst they are off school.

"We've done relatively well in the lockdown with retail because a lot of people have shopped locally," he said. "We're the owners of three or four different fruit and veg stalls, and it doesn't sit right with me that we've profited from these tough times.

"I feel like it's the right thing to do, to try and give back where I can."

Carl Frampton is preparing for his chance to make history when he takes on Jamel Herring - but when and where that will be is anyone's guess!

The friend of Maverick Stars is bidding to become the first three-weight world champion from the island of Ireland, but he's as much in the dark as anyone else regarding the date.

"The sixth of February has been mentioned and the end of February has been mentioned. What I've been told is it's between the end of January and the end of February so I'm training with the earliest date in my head. I'll be ready whenever that is."

Last year was a testing time for everybody and Carl had the added issue of a court case to contend with. With that chapter now closed, the 'Jackal' is just focussing on securing his fighting legacy - although he's not ruling out an interesting second career one day!

Maverick Stars joined forces with other Salford businesses and volunteers to ensure that more than 50 families enjoyed a bit more festive cheer than anticipated.

ViP companies boss Steve Wood made a generous donation to supply turkeys for needy families, while other contributors to food parcels included Ben Atkins' dental products and Veterans' Garage - a charity supporting military veterans and emergency services.

All hands were on deck at Walkden ABC to get the parcels packed and out to homes in time for Christmas.

Delicious Orie will soon be a full member of Team GB, with passport issues close to being resolved.

Born in Moscow to a Russian mother and Nigerian father, DJ was raised in Wolverhampton from the age of seven.

He only started boxing at 18 whilst at university, under the guidance of Mick Maguire at the Jewellery Quarter Boxing Club in Birmingham.

With both the Tokyo 2021 and Paris 2024 Olympic cycles firmly underway, a British passport will allow DJ to knuckle down and fight for a place at the Games.

Over the past few days, fighters associated with Maverick Stars have had huge successes in the ring.

Last night, Lyndon Arthur (part of our 'in Your Corner' campaign) upset the odds with a phenomenal display to outbox and outpoint heavy favourite Anthony Yarde.

The official result was a split decision, although the 117-111 scorecard from Ian John-Lewis in Yarde's favour has been widely regarded as far off the mark. The other cards both read 115-114 in 'King Arthur's' favour.

On Wednesday night, ambassador Jazza Dickens produced a similarly impressive performance to outpoint Ryan Walsh in the final of MTK's 'Golden Contract' tournament.

This time the judges all favoured the work of 29-year-old Dickens, and the win means a lucrative contract is in store for his next five fights.

There was one disappointment on Friday night though.

Friend of Maverick Stars Martin Murray fell short on the world stage, losing in a one-sided affair against Billy-Joe Saunders.

The fight was one last roll of the dice for the popular St Helens born fighter, but the class of Saunders made it difficult for him to get a foothold in the fight.

Scores of 120-109 (x2) and 118-110 confirmed the defeat.

With the help of Maverick Stars Trust, Fox ABC is set to open its doors to young people in North Manchester.

The club have struggled to find a new home since a fire destroyed their old premises earlier this year, but Avro FC in Limeside came to the rescue by offering their clubhouse as a new home for 'The Fox'.

After months of hard work, former world champion Anthony Crolla's amateur club is now ready to reopen once current restrictions are lifted.

With minor work still needed to perfect the space, there is finally light at the end of the tunnel for all the kids who rely on the gym.

Despite this, further fundraising is still needed for the club to pay their rent and other costs.