The gloves are on, the fists are ups and the sweat is lashing as a host of Northern Ireland's best comedy talent prepare to face off for charity.
Local comedians will battle it out at the Ulster Hall on February 11 for a sold-out evening of boxing with all proceeds will go to PIPS Suicide Prevention in Ireland.
With just over two weeks left until the big event, everyone has been buckling down with their team training - with some getting a bit of extra help on the side.
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Belfast Live popped into Tribe Belfast on the Ormeau Road to catch up with a number of the comedians on an intense training session with gym manager and boxing coach Scott Harvey.
Johnny Bow, Paddy McDonnell, Mickey Bartlett and Claire Corrigan showed off their newfound skills in the ring on Monday as they face the final countdown to the big day.
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Boxer Scott Harvey who was showing the comedians the ropes in the ring said that the comedians were "getting on really well" in their Monday session.
He said: "It's tough going and they are really pushing the pace so it's good to see and it's a great cause for Belfast and for Northern Ireland.
"Everyone seems eager and they seemed focused so I think a lot of people want to go out there and put on a show and that's the main thing you can ask for - there's going to be some good tough fights."
Paddy McDonnell is set to go head-to-head with Co Tyrone comedian Ronan Boyle as the main event on the night and he said he is "feeling good" after getting into his training routine.
"I'm raring to go and ready to make loads of money for charity," Paddy said.
"It's a bit worrying that the guy I'm fighting didn't turn up so maybe he didn't want to show me that he's either too good or he's just not fit - it was great to come in today with Mickey, Claire and Johnny there and get a wee bit of a session done."
Mickey joked: "It's terrible. I knew I wasn't fit but I didn't realise I was this unfit.
"I just want to go home - mum if you are watching this, I've always loved you."
To donate to the charity boxing fundraiser for PIPS, see here.
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