A SILSDEN company's international sales manager is packing a punch when it comes to charity fundraising.

Joe Harrison, of dental firm Ethoss Regeneration Ltd, stepped into the boxing ring in support of Save the Children.

He took part in an Ultra White Collar Boxing event at the Royal Armouries, Leeds.

The initiative is aimed at giving people with no boxing background the chance to experience the sport in a safe environment, whilst raising money for charity.

Participants face each other over three two-minute rounds.

"It was an incredible experience," says Joe, who narrowly missed out on a win but was named one of the top five fundraisers.

He coined-in over £1,400.

"I dedicated myself to eight weeks of intense training to prepare for the fight," he adds.

"I love watching boxing, but stepping into the ring myself was something I never thought I’d do. However when I heard about Ultra White Collar Boxing, and the opportunity to raise money, I had to give it a go – and I’m glad I did!

"Save the Children is a charity close to my heart. It tirelessly provides essential resources like medicine, nutritious food and education to millions of children worldwide, and it was an honour to be able to raise money to support its work."

The boxing bout was not the first time Joe has tackled a challenge in aid of charity.

Four years ago he confronted a fear of heights by skydiving from 15,000 feet to raise money for Cancer Research UK, after both his parents had overcome cancer within 18 months of each other.

Peter Wheeler, managing director of Ethoss Regeneration Ltd, describes Joe as "an inspiration".

"As a team we are all hugely proud of Joe’s achievements," he says.

"He is an inspiration to us all, taking on these amazing challenges to raise vital funds for charity and help others.

"We wait with bated breath to see what his next challenge will be!"

People can still support Joe by donating at justgiving.com/page/joseph-harrison-1715847233212

Ethoss Regeneration Ltd is a leading innovator in dental implant and bone grafting solutions.

It has increased its export markets by more than 60 per cent in the past five years.

Most recent additions to the 65-plus countries it operates in are Australia, Germany, Italy and Morocco.