BALAZS BOXING PRESS RELEASE

ALLENTOWN, PA; November 9, 2001 - Balazs Boxing announces their support as an Official Training Equipment Supplier and the Official Boxing Ring Supplier for the first ever Women's Amateur World Boxing Championships. This inaugural event will be held Nov 26- Dec 3, 2001 in Scranton, PA and is a precursor for women's boxing joining the ranks of Olympic events. The event expects to draw over 180 boxers from national teams representing over 35 countries including Canada, Russia, Finland, Sweden, Hungary and the United States. As the Official Boxing Ring Supplier, Balazs will provide the competition boxing ring for all the preliminary and championship bouts.

Balazs Boxing, a designer and manufacturer of commercial-grade fitness and competitive boxing equipment, has been a strong supporter of women's amateur boxing since the company's founding, sponsoring several regional developmental events. "The camaraderie, sportsmanship and superb physical performance exhibited at women's amateur boxing events inspires us and embodies the characteristics we believe in at Balazs", says founder Andrew Laudenslager. "Our support of this pioneering event demonstrates Balazs' commitment to raising the awareness of women's boxing around the globe."

As an Official Training Equipment Supplier, Balazs will provide their flagship Universal Boxing Stands® with training bags for boxers' workouts before and during the championship event. Balazs will also make available for the boxers the Exoflex® Protective Sports Bra-an innovative new sports bra that provides impact protection for the female breast while being supple and form-fitting for comfort. The women of Team USA and other national teams will have access to Balazs Boxing training gloves and other boxing accessories as they train for their championship bouts at Montage Mountain Ski Resort outside Scranton.

Balazs, Inc. sells its top-of the-line boxing stands, rings and equipment to individuals and health clubs through its website www.boxingsource.com and authorized retailers throughout the United States. Located in Allentown, PA, Balazs has become the leader in commercial-grade boxing equipment, with customers in over 100 countries. Call 888 466 6765 or visit www.boxingsource.com for more information.

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