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Laredo, TX
Emilio Garcia, the 20-year-old is from Laredo, Texas, has hopes to be the first athlete from Laredo to qualify for the Olympics in any sport. Garcia, representing Team USA in the weight class of 63.5 kg, won gold at the 2023 Gee Bee International Tournament and bronze at the 2023 Strandja International Tournament. During Emilio’s downtime or to help celebrate his success in the ring, he has taken up baking, which can be seen in his USA Boxing monthly feature, Emilio’s Bakery.
HOMETOWN: Laredo, Texas
DOB: 2/28/2003
WEIGHT CLASS: 63.5 KG/139 LBS.
PERSONAL COACH: Jose Luis Garcia
Team USA officially has kicked off their camp for the World Qualification Tournament 2. This tournament represents the final opportunity for the remaining seven boxers on Team USA to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Boxing in Bangkok begins Ma...
Emilio Garcia and Omari Jones picked up victories during the third day of boxing in Busto Arsizio, Italy.
Every time I step into the ring, I feel the presence of Joey, my brother I never met. You, as well as, the rest of my family are my motivation to keep pushing towards my Olympic dream.
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Due to inclement weather in Colorado Springs, Colo., the USA Boxing Membership Department will be working remotely today, Thursday, Jan. 30. USA Boxing members are still able to contact the USA Boxing Membership Department via email. Additionally, memb...
The 2024 World Boxing U19 Championships are geared up to take place in Pueblo, Colo., Friday, Oct. 25, through Saturday, Nov. 2, where boxers from over 15 countries will travel to the United States in hopes of winning gold at Youth World Championships....
