This years March 17th. Boxing Show tryouts will begin next Tuesday afternoon, January 17, at  3pm. and again Thursday January 17, at 3pm.  Also  in the coming weeks Saturday afternoons at 12:30pm.

     All boys will be matched up by age and weight, and must report to the South Boston Boxing Club at the Curley Recreation Center on L’ & Columbia Road with a mouthguard, shorts and sneakers. Tryouts are open to all boys ages 5 to 18 years old, weighing from 50 to 180 lbs.

     The South Boston Citizens’ Association will again be sponsoring this years event, as they have for over 65 years. Citizens’ Association President Michael Bare along with the entire 2006 Evacuation Day Celebration Committee have started to put together a great week of events. This year’s Boxing Show will be held on Friday night, March 10.