East London boxer, 21, with cerebral palsy fighting able-bodied opponents

A man with cerebral palsy and autism will take to the ring for the second time as he looks to extend his 1-0 record. Boxer Jake Wall, 21, from Romford, was born two months early, which led to his diagnosis with cerebral palsy. This means his left side is weaker than his right side, which for many disabled people might seem like barrier to boxing.

Not for Jake, who told MyLondon he has boxed since he was nine. He said: "I just want to raise money for people like myself and other people with disabilities who struggle in life. I want to give something back to them as well." Jake - who boxes at Raging Bull boxing club - said he had to adapt his stance because of his weakness in one side, using his front foot as an anchor rather than his back foot as a pivot.

Speaking about his first fight in November 2019, he said: "I was not nervous at all, I was more excited. It was just a bit nerve-wracking when people are watching you." Jake won on points that night and hopes to repeat the feat again in a few weeks. He added: "I'm excited, I have been training for six or seven weeks."

Jake hopes to raise around £500 for his next fight on April 23 in Bethnal Green, with some of it going to ex-pro Mark Potter who has stage 4 cancer. Raging Bull founder and head coach Clint Miller has trained boxers with Down's syndrome in the past and is now in charge of Jake's gruelling training, which includes the same exercises as able bodied boxers. "If he can't do it, he adapts," Miller said.

He continued: "More than the physical aspect, the determination in his face. It's not just physical, it's a mental ability, I hope it gives him confidence. Hand on heart Jake is a better boxer than he was a year ago, even six months ago. His balance is a hell