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PROGRESSIVE AMATEUR BOXING ASSOCIATION (PABA)   
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PABA is a certified 501(c)(3) organization. To make your pledge call 713.520.1420 or email us at PABA

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Houston's First Fighting Preacher the Reverend Ray Martin Welcomes you to the Progressive Amateur Boxing Association (PABA)! Founded in 1968 as a non-profit community based athletic/recreational, counselling, educational and resource center, the PABA has served over 9,000 youths in the 3rd Ward and greater Houston area.

Ray Martin Sr., founder and director a Taylor, Texas native was born to Grace (Green) Martin (mother) and Jesse Martin (father). He served in the United States Airforce, played football for Texas Southern University and is credited with integrating boxing in Texas. Most recently (2004) the Reverend and the organization built a full scale boxing ring in the historic Jack Yates high school and launched the first accredited boxing academy in a public high school in Texas and the nation.

 

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