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Olympic Dream: El Paso boxer aims to compete in 2028 Olympics
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Rishi Oza , KVIA ABC-7
· July 23, 2026
· 3 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso has a very rich boxing history, especially so in the past few years. Stephanie Han's rise to becoming the WBA World Champion has put a spotlight on the Sun City, and now, Moises Rodriguez is one of those new stars. Rodriguez has been one of the top amateur boxers ...
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Key takeaway His next goal is to represent the Sun City at the 2028 Olympics.
Why this matters in The El Paso
Moises Rodriguez's pursuit of Olympic glory is not just a personal goal, but also a source of pride for the El Paso community. As he trains to represent the city in the 2028 Olympics, he is building on the momentum created by other local boxing stars, such as Stephanie Han. Rodriguez's success has the potential to inspire a new generation of young athletes in El Paso, showing them that they too can achieve greatness with hard work and determination. His family's involvement in boxing, with his father as his coach and his mother and siblings also participating in the sport, highlights the importance of community and family support in fostering athletic talent. As Rodriguez competes in upcoming tournaments, including the one in December, El Paso will be watching closely, eager to see if he can bring home an Olympic medal and further cement the city's reputation as a hub for boxing excellence.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 23, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso has a very rich boxing history, especially so in the past few years. Stephanie Han's rise to becoming the WBA World Champion has put a spotlight on the Sun City, and now, Moises Rodriguez is one of those new stars. Rodriguez has been one of the top amateur boxers ...
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