Oxnard Hosts First International PAL Boxing Championships
Oxnard PAL and National PAL held the first International PAL Boxing Championships at Oxnard PAL Mid-City Boxing Gym from October 1–5, 2024. The USA Boxing event listing describes an amateur tournament for novice and open competitors ages 9 to 40, with international clubs invited to take part.
International Participation
Local coverage described competitors traveling from across the United States and from overseas clubs, including teams associated with England, Italy, Malta, Mexico and Ukraine. Oxnard Community Services Director Terrel Harrison said nine countries were represented, including a German group that joined after organizers initially expected eight. The mix gave local amateur boxers a chance to meet opponents from outside their usual circuits.
Bakersfield Boxers Take Gold
Bakersfield PAL teammates Xavier Alcala, 16, and Aaron Guzman, 18, won gold in their weight classes. Alcala competed at 165 pounds and won his final by unanimous decision; Guzman boxed at 189 pounds. Their results were among the event’s local success stories.
A First International PAL Tournament
The championships were presented by National PAL and hosted by the City of Oxnard’s Police Activities League. USA Boxing’s event notice identifies the tournament as the first International PAL Boxing Championships, expanding the established competition to include international clubs.
For the young boxers, the week brought medals and bouts against a broader mix of opponents. For Oxnard PAL, it marked a milestone in the program’s long-running amateur boxing work.
Sources
- USA Boxing — 2024 National PAL Boxing Championships listing
- 23ABC — Alcala and Guzman win gold at Oxnard PAL
- Tri County Sentry — Oxnard PAL Boxing International Championships scores
- Oxnard PAL Boxing — International Championships and program
Tags: Boxing, Combat Sports
