Some ordinary people are hoping to punch above their weight and raise money for good causes as a charity boxing match returns to Cambridge.

Kitchener boxing legend Mandy Bujold founded the Champions for Charity initiative. The final event coming to Tapestry Hall on April 4 will be called “The Brawl At Tapestry Hall.”

More than 75 men and women compete for just 20 places in the charity fights.

Qualifiers will be divided into teams of 10 based on age, weight and fitness level.

Successful candidates will train several times a week before the big fight night.

Some boxers include graphic designers, real estate agents, software engineers and firefighters.

Most people trying to land a spot have never been in the ring before, but are eager to try their luck.

“I grew up in the Rocky years,” said Meghan Snyder, owner of the Snyder Family Farm. “For an event like this to give someone like me, an older mother and business owner, (a chance) to get in the ring, it’s kind of the dream come true. ‘a life.’

Each boxer will also lead their own fundraising efforts.

Last April, the event raised $340,000 for the McMaster Children’s Hospital Foundation and $20,000 was donated to the Grand River Hospital Foundation and KidsAbility.

This year, organizers hope to raise half a million dollars.

“How can I give back to the community, involve the community, but do it in a way that includes boxing?” said Bujold. “It’s like bringing these two worlds together.”

The event also includes a cocktail, dinner and after party.