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Edinburg Hosts Nation's Largest Regional Amateur Boxing Championship
The City of Edinburg proudly played host to the 2025 Amateur Boxing Championships, held April 25–27 at the Edinburg Parks & Recreation Center. Sanctioned by the South Texas Amateur Boxing Association (STABA), this premier youth sporting event made history as the largest regional amateur boxing tournament in the country.
Over 425 registered male and female boxers, ranging in age from 8 to 16, stepped into the ring for more than 250 scheduled matches. Young athletes traveled from across the STABA region, including cities like Austin, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Laredo, New Braunfels, and communities throughout the Rio Grande Valley, bringing unmatched energy and talent to the three-day event.
The championship also welcomed over 300 coaches, 50 certified STABA officials, and more than 3,000 enthusiastic spectators, all gathered under one roof to celebrate the rising stars of amateur boxing. From the roar of the crowd to the dedication seen in every match, Edinburg once again demonstrated why it’s a hub for youth sports in South Texas.
