Rumble in the Bay: Home and Away's Ric Dalby takes it on the chin as he joins illegal fight club
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Summer Bay's Ric Dalby has landed himself in dangerous territory after joining an illegal boxing group.
In a storyline seemingly inspired by Brad Pitt's hit film Fight Club, the down-on-his-luck resident, played by Mark Furze, agrees to a bare-knuckle bout in a desperate bid to pay off his rising debt.
Punch up: Home And Away's Ric Dalby has joined an illegal boxing group
However, Ric, a reformed bully who is is no strange to using his fists, is shocked to discover just how tough his opponent really is.
Furze told the Daily Star: "The fight is in an underground car park and it all seems a lot more brutal than Ric imagined.
"He honestly doesn't think he can win against the guy he's facing and reckons he'll get beaten to a pulp.
The actor says he trained intensely for the dramatic scenes.
He says: "I worked even harder in the gym to build myself up."
Hard times: The down-on-his-luck resident, played by Mark Furze, agrees to a bare-knuckle bout in a desperate bid to pay off his rising debt