Fort Bend Boxing Club continues legacy amid health challenges
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 9:14 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Blas Perez, founder of the Fort Bend Boxing Club, has stepped back due to health issues. His nephew, Hector Perez Jr, has taken on management duties to continue the club's mission of mentoring young athletes. Established in 1964, the nonprofit emphasizes discipline, respect, and perseverance. Hector aims to inspire the next generation, maintaining the core values his uncle instilled. The club remains a vital resource for the community in Rosenberg.
- •Blas Perez founded the club in 1964.
- •Hector Perez Jr now manages the club.
- •The gym focuses on discipline and mentorship.
- •Blas Perez remains involved despite health challenges.
- •The club is located at 1619 4th Street in Rosenberg.
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"Blas Perez has shaped lives at the Fort Bend Boxing Club for generations. Though a stroke has sidelined Perez, his family is working to ensure his mission of mentoring young athletes continues.
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