Joe Williams, a Communications Manager based in Dubai, looks back on the opening weekend of trials for Fighting Fit Dubai.

The eight-part reality TV series will follow a group of men and women as they take on the challenge to become champions of the boxing ring.

Fifty potential contestants took part in the trials at Warehouse Gym in Al Quoz, with two teams of eight, and a team of reserve contestants then chosen to be part of the show.

After eight weeks of training, the two teams of eight will compete against each other in the boxing ring on the final Fight Night, for the chance to be crowned Fighting Fit Dubai Champions.