(MAY 18) Augusta, Georgia to host the fourth Annual Ringside /Comcast Augusta National Summer Boxing Classic, presented by COMCAST. 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 15, 16, 17, 2006 with registration set for June14th.

With support from the largest supplier in boxing equipment in the world, Ringside Inc. and the additional sponsorship from COMCAST, PCS Nitrogen, Dr Robert Gambrell and Sports Medicine Assoc. of Augusta, Pollock Company, and Georgia Chiropractic and Wellness Center the Augusta Boxing Club looks to see hundreds of young boxers from all across the United States participating in this tournament.

Tom Moraetes tells us “This tournament was a great success the last three years and because of numerous requests we have decided to host this event again in 2006. We appreciate the opportunity for young athletes to showcase 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 youth boxing and sees this an “an additional boost to the economic impact of the city through sport in addition to enhancing the quality of life for our youth through athletic endeavors”. Bill Botham of COMCAST says “We are proud of our continued commitment and involvement with the amateur youth boxing program here in Augusta and gladly lend our name and resources to the sponsorship of this great event.

John Brown, Owner and Chief Executive of Ringside Inc. says “ The City of Augusta show cases their city again by bringing another outstanding National amateur boxing event to Augusta. Tom Beck and Robert Howard (Augusta Recreation Dept, Asst director) have again opened the door of the city to hundreds of athletes (and their families) ,coaches and officials from across the U.S.” The Tournament will take place June 15,16,17, at the May Park Community Center 622, 4th street. The tournament is open to boys age’s 9 through 14.AND girls ages 9-16. 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.