That was the scenario for the fight fans that crammed into The Deco Theatre on Sunday afternoon.
They were there for 'Destruction At The Deco', the first show of professional boxing to be staged in the town since the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns.
The show was put on by TM14 Promotions and featured six bouts in total, with four featuring homegrown Northampton fighters.
Team Shoe-Box trio Ben Vaughan, Dempsey Madden and Ryan Conway all made winning professional debuts, while Far Cotton's Carl Fail also won to maintain his 100 per cent record from three fights.
Photographer Charlie Gerrard was on hand to capture the action at the Abington Square venue, and here is a selection of some of his pictures from the day.
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13. The smiles say it all...
Northampton's Carl Fail celebrates his win with Far Cotton trainer John Daly Photo: Picture: Charlie Gerrard. Instagram: @CBG_pictures
14. Joy for Jordan...
There was also a win for Oxford boxer Jordan Flynn as he saw off Lee Connelly on points over six rounds Photo: Picture: Charlie Gerrard. Instagram: @CBG_Pictures
15. Running in the family...
Lennox Lewis' nephew Ryan Robinson claimed a TKO win over Tim Ventrella Photo: Picture: Charlie Gerrard. Instagram: @CBG_pictures
16. Back home...
Kieron Conway was on hand to support his bother Ryan, just hours after his win over JJ Metcalf in Liverpool on Saturday night Photo: Picture: Charlie Gerrard. Instagram: @CBG_pictures