Nations from across the Americas will go head-to-head in Mexico this October at the PanAmerican Boxing Championships.
Here’s everything you need to know before the action gets underway.
What is the PanAmerican Boxing Championships?
The PanAmerican Boxing Championships is a continental boxing competition in the Americas, bringing together the best male and female boxers from across North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean.
This year’s championships carry added significance as the first qualification event for the 2027 Pan American Games, which will be held in Lima, Peru.
When and where is it taking place?
The championships will be held in Puebla, Mexico, from 18-24 October 2026 at the Gimnasio Miguel Hidalgo.
The draw for the competition with take place on 17 October before getting underway a day later, with the tournament building towards the finals on 24 October, when champions will be crowned across all weight categories.
Each day will have two sessions, one starting at 12:00 and the other at 17:00 local time, except on the opening day when action will begin at 17:30, after the opening ceremony at 16:00.
Who will be competing?
More than 180 athletes from over 30 nations have registered to compete at the championships. Many of the Americas’ traditional boxing powerhouses will be represented, including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the United States and Venezuela.
20 continental titles will be won with 10 weight classes each for men and women.
How to follow along
Daily results, draws, schedules and medal standings will be available throughout the competition via official event channels and the continental boxing federation’s digital platforms.
Fans can follow the progress of their nation’s athletes as the action unfolds across eight days of competition in Puebla.
How to watch:
Every single bout of the competition will be livestreamed on World Boxing TV (English) and Panam Sports Channel (Spanish).
Subscriptions for World Boxing TV cost $5.99 per month.
How to follow along:
The best way to keep up to date with the competition is via the PanAmerican Boxing account.
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