USA Boxing is officially bringing the first national tournament of 2024 to Albuquerque, New Mexico. The 2024 National Open will take place March 9-16 at the Albuquerque Convention Center, bringing USA Boxing back to the city for the first time since the 2017 and 2018 Western Qualifiers.
“We are honored to host USA Boxing’s first National Tournament of the year and excited to welcome hundreds of athletes to our city as they compete for a spot in the 2024 National Championship,” said Tania Armenta, President and CEO by Visit Albuquerque.
“Amateur boxing is very competitive and spectators will have the opportunity to see men and women from all weight classes who could be future Olympians.” Armenta also highlighted Albuquerque’s long history with the sport. “Our city nurtured and developed amateur boxing legends who went on to have successful professional careers, including International Boxing Hall of Famer Bobby Foster, former IBF World Flyweight Champion Danny Romero and former Super Superweight Champion. IBF flyweight Johnny Tapia. “We are proud to welcome the next generation of champions to our city during the USA Boxing tournament.”
“USA Boxing is excited to bring our members to Albuquerque, where the hospitality is top-notch, the weather is fantastic, the scenery is unique, the cuisine and culture are unique, and costs remain below the national average,” Michael stated. Campbell, Senior Events and Operations Manager at USA Boxing.
“Visit Albuquerque and the Albuquerque Sports Commission have proven to be excellent partners to our organization and we appreciate their hard work and quest to bring us back to the 505.”
The week-long tournament will be open to boxers from PeeWee to Elite age divisions and non-citizens of all age divisions, as long as they meet the minimum fight requirements and minimum winning percentage, as shown below.
Registration for the event is now open and will remain open until Friday, February 23.
