Punta Gorda to host 3-day boxing tournament in June

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PUNTA GORDA, Fla.- Hundreds of boxers from around the country will compete in the three-day Sugar Bert Boxing Title Belt National Qualifier arriving to Punta Gorda in June.

The tournament, expected to kick off June 10, serves as a qualifier for the national championships in Kissimmee, Florida.

“Punta Gorda is a great location so mom and dads have an opportunity to watch boxing, but also to see a great city that has a lot of different attractions that are here,” said Bert Wells, CEO of Sugar Bert Boxing Promotions. “Great on the water type of a venue, so it’s a beautiful place to come to.”

Charlotte County officials say they expect the tournament to pump thousands into the local economy.

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