A visually impaired fighter will compete in his first boxing bout when he steps into the ring at Trinity Park near Ipswich.

Adam Hutton, from Kesgrave, was diagnosed with macular dystrophy, a degenerative eyesight disorder, at the age of 17.

He was studying on a sports course at Suffolk New College when his eyesight started deteriorating.

Now, at the age of 21, Mr Hutton wants to show that life goes on, and with help from friends, family and the college he attends, he is able to fight in his first match.

Ipswich Star: Adam Hutton will box in Trinity ParkAdam Hutton will box in Trinity Park (Image: Grange Fitness and Performance Centre)

While taking part in a cross-fit session at the Grange Fitness and Performance Centre in Martlesham, he heard about boxing classes.

He said: "I instantly loved the discipline of the sport and I've been working with a coach since February.

"I can still use my peripheral vision but my central zone is unclear.

"I can see contrasts and that helps me track others. I learn how to read people."

Adam will fight a fully-sighted person on Saturday November 19, in an event called Who Dares Wins, organised by Prospect Boxing Promotions, at Trinity Park at Warren Heath.

Ipswich Star: Adam with his guide dog, MaxAdam with his guide dog, Max (Image: Adam Hutton)

For the past 12 weeks, Mr Hutton, who is an Ipswich Town fan, has lost eleven kilos.

Mr Hutton said: "I always get told that I can't do things because of my eyesight.

"So I made it my mission to prove to myself and others that people with a vision impairment can still do the same things as those who are fully-sighted."

Mr Hutton, who has undergone a full medical check ahead of the fight, continued: "There is a risk of injury when you participate in any sport, but I'm willing to take it.

"Once I get my mind set on something I won't back down.

"The fight will be a real adrenaline rush and I can't wait for it."

Whilst in training, professional Ipswich-based boxer Fabio Wardley gave Mr Hutton advice and wished him luck ahead of the fight.

Mr Hutton will be raising money for the local branch of The Guide Dogs, and doors at Trinity Park will open at 4.45pm.

Ipswich Star: Adam with Fabio Wardley (left)Adam with Fabio Wardley (left) (Image: Prospect Boxing Promotions)