GA HR1620

Georgia House Resolution commending the Morehouse Boxing Club, founded in 2021 by Jacobey D. Bell in the lobby of Perdue Hall at Morehouse College

The club became the first Historically Black College or University (HBCU) to enter and win at the United States Intercollegiate Boxing Association (USIBA) National Tournament in 2025, earning two championship belts won by Kaleb Hudson and Elijah McClean

Morehouse College Chief of Police Charles Prescott served as the club's first official advisor after early challenges with administrative reprimands for hosting practices on campus

The club's mission focuses on community engagement through discipline, physical fitness, mentorship, and outreach to local middle and high schools to promote boxing as a pathway to higher education

The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy to the Morehouse Boxing Club and recognizes eight student athletes by name for their achievements