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Hibs’ fan Bobby ‘Hitman’ Collins will take on former Hearts player Jose Quitongo in a charity boxing match at Woodburn Miners Club this Friday night (doors open 6pm, first bout 7pm).

Bobby has been training for the bout at the Hibernian Training Centre at East Mains.

The eagerly awaited boxing match has been set up to raise funds for the Les Hoey MBE Dreammaker Foundation – a charity set up to help children with life-threatening illnesses as they go through treatment

In addition to the charity bout, there is also another 13 bouts – a barrel-load of boxing for enthusiasts to watch.

Tickets are priced at £30 and can be purchased in advance at Woodburn Miners or on the night.

Follow Bobby on Twitter @HitManCollins1

John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.