2005 Summer Classic
Augusta Boxing Club Press Release
May 24, 2005

Augusta, Georgia to host the Third Annual Ringside Augusta National Junior Boys Summer Boxing Classic, presented by COMCAST. Tom Moraetes, the Augusta Boxing Club along with the City of Augusta and the Augusta Recreation and Parks Department have combined efforts to host this tournament June 10 - 11, 2005 at the May Park Community Center 622, 4th street.. With support from the largest supplier in boxing equipment in the world, Ringside Inc. and the additional sponsorship from COMCAST, PCS Nitrogen, Sports Medicine Assoc. of Augusta, Pollock Company, Georgia Chiropractic and Wellness Center and the Partridge Inn, the Augusta Boxing Club looks to see hundreds of young boxers from all across the country participating again this year.

Tom Moraetes tells us “This tournament was a great success for the past two years and we appreciate the opportunity for young athletes to show their skills and what better place than Augusta.” Tom Beck, Director of the Augusta Recreation and Parks Department has continually supported the sport of amateur boxing and sees this as “ another boost to the economic impact to the city of Augusta”. Bill Botham of COMCAST says “We are proud of our commitment and involvement with the amateur boxing program here in Augusta and look forward to another great tournament in June”.

John Brown, Owner and Chief Executive of Ringside Inc. says “ The City of Augusta has become the home for this outstanding junior tournament and we are glad that Ringside can lend a hand. Tom Moraetes and Tom Beck have made this one of the premier tournaments of the year. This tournament has brought in over 200 athletes, coaches, officials and family members each of the past two years resulting in an economic impact of over $200,000. each year. ” The tournament is open to boys age’s 9 through 16. Competition will take place at 6:00 pm each day and tickets will be available at the door. For more information contact the Augusta Boxing Club at 733-7533.