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Team USA Sends Two Boxers To The Quarterfinals
Team USA goes undefeated on Wednesday, July 31, as Omari Jones (71 kg) and Jahmal Harvey (57 kg) move on to the quarterfinals of their respective brackets. Omari Jones (Orlando, Fla.) kicked things off for the Stars and Stripes early this morning against Kan Chia Wei...
Alyssa Mendoza’s Grit Shines and Helps Her Advance in Paris; Roscoe Hill Upended via 3-2 decision in Round of 16
Alyssa Mendoza (Caldwell, Idaho) earned her first Olympic victory this morning at the Paris 2024 Games with a hard-fought, 3-2 split decision. In a sport of grit and grind, Mendoza had to dig deep and steal Tuesday’s win away from Tajikistan’s Mijgona Samadova....
Edwards and Gonzalez Fall in Decisions at Paris 2024 Olympics; Mendoza Set to Debut, Hill Returns to Action
Joshua Edwards’ (Houston, Texas) and Jajaira Gonzalez's (Glendora, Calif.) 2024 Paris Olympic Games journeys concluded as both boxers experienced setbacks on Monday, July 29. Joshua Edwards made his Olympic debut early Monday morning but unfortunately fell short to...
Hill Secured Second Team USA Victory
Roscoe Hill (Spring, Texas) shined bright under the lights for the United States as he picked up Team USA's second victory, via a unanimous decision. Hill dominated in all fashions with his unique boxing style in the first round. Hill quickly adapted to his opponent's...
Gonzalez Silenced The Home Crowd After A 4-0 Victory
Jajaira Gonzales (Glendale, Calif.) secured Team USA first victory at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, as she defeated the 2016 gold medalist in Estelle Mossely out of France. “I heard the crowd booing me and it motivated me to go in the ring and have fun,” Jajaira...
Team USA Learns Their Path To Gold
Team USA will have eight boxers competing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. These eight boxers learned their paths to gold, including their first-round opponents during Thursday’s Olympic Games tournament draw. The Paris 2024 Olympic boxing tournament has 13 weight...
Joshua Edwards: Houston’s Super Heavyweight Chasing Olympic Dreams
Joshua Edwards, Team USA super heavyweight boxer out of Houston, Texas, started boxing at just six years old. The highly spirited boxer is known for his heavy heart, dedication, and determination. Edwards, with the guidance of a dedicated coach and the loving support...
USA Boxing invites Olympic alumni to help celebrate 2024 Olympic Team
USA Boxing is inviting all USA Boxing Olympians to Colorado Springs, Colo., June 7-9, to help celebrate and send-off the 2024 Paris Olympic Games team! The weekend will include a Friday night mixer, a look inside a training session on Saturday, followed by a closed...
Jajaira Gonzalez’s Boxing Journey: The Tale of Two Halves
In the city of Glendora, Calif., a young girl named Jajaira Gonzalez would begin her boxing career at a young age. Her father forcing her to box and training her to start her career would end up giving Team USA one of their fiercest boxers on the team. However, the...
2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing 80 KG Update
Members – We wanted to update everyone regarding the recent arbitration decision regarding the Amir Anderson vs. Obed Bartee-El bout in Lafayette, La., at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing. The Arbitrator overturned the decision of the Judicial Committee...
2024 Elite High Performance Team Finalized
Today, USA Boxing announced the 2024 USA Boxing Elite High Performance Team roster, which will compete at the World Qualification Tournaments and the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The 2024 USA Boxing roster is highlighted by the five boxers who qualified for the 2024...
Jahmal Harvey: From Football to Boxing in Paris 2024
About 30 minutes south of Washington D.C. is a blue-collared small town in Oxon Hill, Md. This city has produced one of the most anticipated young male boxers across the nation. Jahmal Harvey, a 21-year-old native of Oxon Hill, has become one of the faces of USA...