A Sapphire Academy of Sport (SAS) duo joined world class fighters for a Boxing Mania 6 televised event at Tweed Heads.
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Inverell's Wade Macdonald and Rod Prentis were on the same fight card as brothers Jason and Andrew Moloney for their final domestic bouts.
SAS manager Darren Finn said the event was an experience he was happy to give to the local fighters.
"The Moloney brothers have been picked up by Top Rank in America so the event was televised around the world on Foxtel. To be able to walk around and talk to the likes of Danny Green was surreal for our boys," he said.
Up first Prentis went into the bout looking for experience, and not expected to win, he fought "with the heart of a lion".
Although he lost on points, Finn said he saw Prentis display a lot of traits that will take him far in the ring.
With two fights under his belt, the up-and-coming boxer is desperate for a win after the weekend.
"The way both boys trained leading up to this was next level. They set the bar to show, regardless of the outcome, this is what you have to do before each fight."
Up against a heavy-handed, powerful boy local to Kingscliff gym, Macdonald knew his bout wouldn't be easy.
The plan was to stick with quick jabs to offset any overhand rights his opponent may throw.
"Jabs were working and Wade was going at him with his own overhand rights and the crowd was just erupting. Every time Wade was hit, he'd throw one back."
In front of a 5000-strong crowd, Macdonald was the victim of a desperate fighter in the third and final round.
Right hand lobs were coming straight for him in the first 30 seconds to try and grab some points before the final bell.
"Wade was caught and it rattled him a bit but he kept his chin down and hands up.
"When Wade's hand got raised in victory the crowd gave a standing ovation because both boys gave it their all."
SAS has been invited back in September.
Macdonald's next bout will be on August 3 in Newcastle. He'll have a few weeks to rest and recover before jumping straight back into training.