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Falls Town Boxing fighters claim national championship titles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 12:23 AM

Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Falls Town Boxing fighters claim national championship titles

Summary

Two fighters from the Wichita Falls-based gym Falls Town Boxing have achieved national title status following recent competitive success. Featherweight Emmanuel Carrillo Jr. secured the NBA NABA championship this past August. Meanwhile, bantamweight Manny Moreno captured the WBA Continental USA Championship during the summer of 2025. Coach Mike Zapata has operated the local training facility for more than two decades, focusing on youth development through boxing instruction. These championship wins position both athletes as potential contenders for world titles in their respective weight classes. The gym continues to serve as a training center for local youth aiming to advance their athletic careers in professional boxing.

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Key Details

•Emmanuel Carrillo Jr. won the NBA NABA featherweight championship in August 2026.
•Manny Moreno earned the WBA Continental USA bantamweight title in summer 2025.
•Coach Mike Zapata has operated Falls Town Boxing in Wichita Falls for over twenty years.
•Both fighters are currently positioned as potential candidates for upcoming world title opportunities.

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12:23 AMYahoo Sports — Sports Spotlight: Falls Town Boxing fighters step onto international stage

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WICHITA FALLS – For more than twenty years, Coach Mike Zapata has trained local children in the sport of boxing, providing a safe haven for Wichita Falls youths while giving them the opportunity to grow as athletes and people. Now, a pair of Falls Town Boxing products have national titles. Featherweight Emmanuel Carrillo Jr. won […]
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