Boxing champ

Julius Thomas, 14, won the Rosa Jackson Boxing Tournament in Macon. According to OJ Frazier, head coach of the Waynesboro Boxing Club, Julian worked his way to the title through three tough fights. The 189- pounder has only been boxing for two years. "It's hard to get fights for him," Frazier said. "He's so big for his age." Fellow club member Michael Ward was runner-up in his division. The 138-lb. 14-year-old won his first match, but lost the second in a split decision. "It was close," Frazier said. "He fought a gallant fight." Currently, the boxing club has 15 members from age eight to 28. They practice 6-8:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at their club on Wallace Street. Anyone interested in boxing or volunteering is encouraged to stop by.