The Cowdenbeath kitman is set to step into the ring for the first time to raise money for men's mental health charity.
Michael Dunster, 29, who works as a HGV Driver for Flemings of Rosyth. announced last week that he would be taking part in a charity boxing event to raise funds for a local charity.
He is set to compete at Ultra White Collar Boxing event in Dunfermline on March 28.
Michael told The Times how it all came about, he said: "My plan this year was the usual of trying to be fitter. Get fit and do things a bit better."
"The advert for the boxing just kept appearing on Facebook. I had just mentioned to my wife about it constantly appearing, and she said if I fancy it then I should go for it.
The 29-year-old chose to raise money for Andy's Man Club, and has already hit £450, which is way over his £150 target. He explained why he chose the men's mental health charity: "If I didn't have anything to work towards I think I would struggle and it kind of worked perfectly for me to raise money as well."
"Andy's Man Club are really good for what they do. I know a lot of people, friends and family who have suffered with their mental health. For me, it is a great charity to be working with."
When discussing if he believes football has progressed when it comes to openly talking about mental, Michael said:
"I would say it has. I think any of the boys, if they felt a bit not themselves or whatever, would know that they can come and talk to myself or the gaffer or even anybody at the club."
With no game currently scheduled for the Blue Brazil on the weekend of the fight, everyone involved will be hoping that stays the same. The Dunfermline man spoke about the reception he has had from around the club since he announced he was talking part in the event.
He said: "Everyone is buzzing for it. They have all said they are going to try and make the fight.
"Hopefully we can get as many as we can of the boys there to support me."
It is not just the team getting behind Michael though, as he explained the role his wife Hayley is playing in his preparation: "She has kind of taken on the job as my dietician. She has stepped up as the household chef. We're both making the effort to eat better and go out on a few walks."
The Cowden kitman is now set to undergo 8-weeks training starting from the first week of February, but until then he explained it is just about keeping active and eating well.
"It has already shown, nearly lost a stone in just one week. It just shows you what small differences can make," he said.
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