Convention Center

The South Padre Island Convention Centre, located at 7355 Padre Boulevard in South Padre Island, Texas, opened in 1990 and was renovated in 2012. The venue offers around 45,000 square feet of space, including a 22,500-square-foot exhibit hall, and has capacity for up to 2,500 attendees. It features modern audio-visual systems, teleconferencing facilities, a scenic Sunset Terrace overlooking Laguna Madre Bay, and parking for approximately 500 cars. While it primarily serves as a multipurpose event site, it has been used in recent years for professional boxing shows, reflecting a growing role in the sport.

Boxing history at the venue is relatively modest, but BoxRec confirms several professional events have taken place there, with recent activity increasing through promotions such as Most Valuable Promotions. A notable example is the Most Valuable Prospects 16 card scheduled for October 18, 2025, headlined by a WBC light flyweight title fight between Lourdes Juarez and Yesica Nery Plata, with unified middleweight champion Desley Robinson also set to appear. These shows highlight how the Convention Centre is being positioned as a stage for regional and world title fights in more intimate settings.

Although the venue itself does not yet have a long tradition of hosting major bouts, its location is tied to the broader boxing culture of Texas, one of the most influential states for boxing in the United States. Texas has produced champions such as Jack Johnson, George Foreman, the Charlo twins, Errol Spence Jr., and Brandon Figueroa, and has hosted world-class events at larger sites like the Alamodome in San Antonio and stadiums in Dallas and Houston. The South Padre Island Convention Centre is part of that ecosystem, providing a platform for regional stars and international titleholders alike, and contributing to the state’s enduring reputation as a center for professional boxing.