CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The City of Corpus Christi is excited to welcome a record number of amateur boxers to the American Bank Center this weekend. Over 400 Junior Olympic hopefuls from across the state will converge on our “Sparkling City by the Sea” as they compete for gold medals and the chance to represent the USA at the Junior Olympics.

The City last hosted the USA Boxing South Texas Junior Olympic Tournament in 1991. Boxers ages 8 to 16 will compete in the three-day tournament. The City invites you to attend this exciting event and cheer on these future Olympians.

This boxing tournament will run from June 10 through June 12, with ticket prices ranging from $12 to $17. Ringside tables are still available, and individual tickets can be purchased via www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, please visit http://www.southtexaslbc.org.

For media inquiries, please call Sr. Public Information Officer Melanie Lowry at 361-826-3837 or by email at [email protected].