Few events capture the truest essence of boxing quite like an amateur boxing tournament. North Texas has long been a hot bed of amateur boxing talent, and it looks like 2010 is shaping up to bolster this trend. Below is the current schedule of amateur tournaments taking place here in the DFW. Do yourself a favor and catch some of the high drama in the form of young men and women giving their all in the sweet science.
JO/SR Box Off
When: April 10th & 11th
Host Gym: Barney & Me Boxing
Where: 1207 E. Louisiana, McKinney, TX 75069
Contact: Barney Flores 972-562-5958
JO/SR Box Off – Fort Worth
When: April 17th & 18th
Host Gym: Premier Boxing Club
Where: 2525 E. Rosedale, Fort Worth, TX 76105
Contact: Ricky Sanchez 817-718-0240
Raul “Raton” Marcia’s 7th Annuual Joe Gomez Memorial Tournament
When: May 29th & 30th
Host: Carlos Gomez
Where: 4116 West Davis, Dallas, TX
Contact: Carlos Gomez 214-557-5267
Dallas P.A.L Tournament
When: June 11th – June 13th
Host Gym: Dallas P.A.L.
Where: TBD
Contact: Ray Ximenez 469-212-3876
3rd Annual Americo Santos Tournament
When: June 26th & June27th
Host Gym: 9th Street/Garland P.A.L.
Where: 101 S. 9th Street, Garland, TX
Contact: Dave Swavey 972-205-3828
Los Gallo’s 5th Annual Tournament of Champions
When: July 24th & July 25th
Host Gym: Los Gallos
Where: TBD
Contact: Fernando Hernandez 214-418-0560
Guns and Hoses
When: October 23rd
Host Gym: Garland P.A.L.
Where: Resistol Arena, Mesquite, TX
Contact: Dave Swavey 972-205-3828
(Photo credit: Ed Garza)
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