The great Elton John's assertion – that Saturday night's alright for fighting – is about to be put the test this weekend in the Fight for Fish.

Organised by local boxer Graeme Dodd, the charity boxing event involves more than 20 fighters getting into the ring at Classic Flyers tonight, April 1.

They'll be knocking each other about for a good cause, though, with all profits go to the Bay of Plenty-based charity Wish4Fish.

Graeme says it just started as an idea that got bandied about. 'A couple of guys I knew had an issue and wanted to settle it in the ring. So I took it a bit further and decided to put on a proper boxing event.”

He's been boxing for about four years, but says it's very different being on the other side organising everything – particularly as it's his first event.

'We had a couple of late-minute changes, like the venue and date,” says Graeme.

He hopes to get some sponsors on board next time. But for now most of the money raised will come from ticket sales, which have been a combination of corporate tables and general admissions. There will be door sales on the night, too, for anyone who'd just like to turn up, as well as donation buckets.

To help with costs, Graeme's volunteered all his own time and labour.

'I'm not taking a cent. All of my personal costs have been paid for by myself.”

Most of the fighters are first-timers in the ring, including Will Pere. He did a bit of boxing in his teenage years, but has dusted off the gloves especially for this bout.

He was one of the first fighters to sign up to the event, and says he's looking forward to getting in the ring and supporting Wish4Fish.

Does he think he'll win though? 'No sweat,” comes the reply.

The Fight for Fish Charity Boxing event is on Saturday, April 1 at Classic Flyers. Doors open 5pm, with the first fight at 6.30pm. To get tickets online, search ‘Fight For Fish' on Facebook. Door tickets available.