Boxer Billy Dib gets behind DoSomething Day, encourages acts of kindness

BOXER Billy Dib says that a moment spent doing something for others is a rewarding experience - he’s supporting the DoSomething Day campaign.

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BOXER Billy Dib will fight for a title on Friday, but when he is not in the ring, his time and energy go into community causes.

It is that cycle of giving that Dib is encouraging others to emulate on DoSomething Day.

“Take a moment out of your time and do something for someone else and see how you feel,” he said.

“It’s so nice when you give someone something and they’re really appreciative.”

Boxer Billy Dib is backing the DoSomething Day campaign.

The first-ever DoSomething Day, to be held on June 15, will be Australia’s biggest ever celebration of volunteering and random acts of kindness.

Launched by NewsLocal newspapers, the DoSomething charity and Your Local Club, it aims to encourage everybody to pitch in and do something positive in their community.

It might be helping an older person with their shopping, buying a homeless person a cup of coffee or a meal, picking up rubbish in the park or mowing an ill neighbour’s lawn.

Big or small, it doesn’t matter. As long as it improves the community or makes a positive difference to someone else’s life, we want to celebrate it.

Boxer Billy Dib ahead of his fight on Friday.

Dib often visits schools to speak about education and anti-bullying.

He will face Thia Pharanpetch Buamas at Bankstown’s Emporium Function Centre on Friday for the IBF Australasian Super featherweight crown.

“I’m feeling great. The preparation has been fantastic, I’m finding it really special,” Dib said.

“What I’m really fighting for is success. For me, it’s not really about the money, it’s about succeeding.”

Boxer Billy Dib on his way to beating Sukkasem Kietyongyuth. Picture: Toby Zerna