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The USA Olympic Boxing Team 2024 – Aiming for Gold

This is the USA Olympic Boxing Team 2024. Eight athletes, four men and four women, have qualified for the…

This is the USA Olympic Boxing Team 2024. Eight athletes, four men and four women, have qualified for the Summer Paris 2024 Olympics representing the United States of America in Boxing. All eight of these boxers will be aiming for gold.

The USA Olympic Boxing Team 2024

Claressa Shields, a professional boxer and MMA fighter is one of the few Americans to ever earn a gold medal in the Olympics for boxing. She met with the USA Olympic Boxing Team 2024 ahead of their flight to Paris, France to give them a motivational speech. In an interview, Shields said, “Jajaira Gonzalez is the best; she’s like a sister to me. We’ve traveled the world together … I know all of them can do it, but Jajaira has the most experience.” She added, “The best advice that I gave them was to remove any doubt and believe 110% in yourself.”

Jake Paul and Olympic Boxing?

YouTube Star and boxer Jake Paul also trained with the USA Olympic Boxing Team 2024 and apparently will also be at the Summer Paris 2024 Olympic games. On Instagram, he wrote, “I’m honored to partner with USA Boxing as the 2024 Paris Olympics approach. I’ll be training with the Olympic squad in Colorado Springs this winter and accompanying them to Paris this July to amplify our country’s best amateur boxers.”

USA Olympic Boxing Team 2024 Roster

Below is a list of the US Olympic boxing team’s eight members, where they were born, and what weight class they compete in. This is the USA Olympic Boxing Team 2024.

Joshua Edwards – Houston, TX – Boxing – Super heavyweight (203+ pounds)
Jajaira Gonzalez – Glendora, CA – Boxing – Lightweight (132 pounds)
Jahmal Harvey – Oxon Hill, MD – Boxing – Featherweight (125 pounds)
Roscoe Hill – Springs, TX – Boxing – Flyweight (112 pounds)
Omari Jones – Orlando, FL Boxing – Welterweight (156 pounds)
Jennifer Lozano – Laredo, TX – Boxing – Flyweight (110 pounds)
Morelle McCane – Cleveland, OH – Boxing – Welterweight (146 pounds)
Alyssa Mendoza – Caldwell, ID – Boxing – Featherweight (125 pounds)

Olympic Boxing Rules – How does Olympic boxing work?

Olympic boxing follows a distinct set of rules that differentiate it from professional boxing. Matches consist of three 3-minute rounds with 1-minute rest periods between rounds. Scoring uses the 10-point must system, where five judges award 10 points to the winner of each round and 9 points to the loser based on criteria such as quality punches landed, technical superiority, and competitiveness.

Boxers can win by points decision, knockout, referee stoppage, or disqualification. Protective gear includes gloves and mouthguards, with headgear required only for women since 2016. Fouls result in warnings and potential point deductions or disqualification.

The Olympic tournament follows a single-elimination format, with winners advancing until gold and silver medalists are determined, while both semifinal losers receive bronze medals. Weight categories differ for men and women, with specific glove sizes required for each.

Olympic Boxing Gloves

Boxers are required to wear gloves that are either red or blue, matching the color of their corner. For women, all gloves weigh 10 ounces. Men use either 10-ounce or 12-ounce gloves, depending on their weight class. Specifically, 10-ounce gloves are used for weight categories from 51 kg to 63.5 kg, while 12-ounce gloves are used for categories from 71 kg to +92 kg. Additionally, boxers must wear hand wraps underneath the gloves to protect their hands and wrists. For the USA Olympic Boxing Team 2024, they have multiple different weight classes.

When did boxing become an Olympic sport?

Boxing became an Olympic sport at the Games of the III Olympiad in St. Louis in 1904. This marked the debut of boxing in the modern Olympic Games. However, it’s worth noting that boxing has a longer history in Olympic competitions, as it was also part of the ancient Olympic Games in Greece, first appearing in 688 BC.

UFC star Ciryl Gane to carry the Olympic torch ahead of the 2024 Summer Games in Paris

Ciryl Gane will carry the Olympic torch on June 4. Seven weeks before the games officially kick off in…

Ciryl Gane will carry the Olympic torch on June 4.

Seven weeks before the games officially kick off in Paris, France on July 26, the former UFC interim heavyweight world champion will carry the torch in his hometown of La Roche-sur-Yon.

“Proud to carry the flame,” Gane wrote in a translated post on Instagram. “Hoping to one day see MMA in an Olympic event.”

More than 10,000 athletes will converge on ‘The City of Light’ this summer vying for one of the most coveted prizes in all of competitive sports — an Olympic medal.

Kicking off on the final Friday in July, the opening ceremony will be held on the Seine River with boats representing each national delegation and traveling east to west, winding their way through the center of Paris where the athletes will compete for the following 16 days.

In addition to the athletes, the Olympic Games will play host to over 40,000 volunteers and 20,000 accredited journalists. The 329 scheduled events will emanate from 35 different venues, generating 350,000 hours of broadcast television. Millions of spectators will watch the festivities live from Paris while billions more will watch from their homes and mobile devices around the globe.

The 2024 Summer Olympics debuts a new sport — but it’s not MMA

Of the 32 different sports on display, there will be one newcomer to the 2024 Games — Breaking.

Also known as break dancing, breaking is an urban dance style that became a staple of hip-hop culture in the 1970s. According to the official Olympics website, the event will feature “16 B-Boys and 16 B-Girls facing off in spectacular solo battles” all while improvising their moves to the beat of the DJ’s tracks.

Breaking will be the only new sport introduced at this year’s games, but sport climbing, skateboarding, and surfing will make its return to the Olympics after debuting in Tokyo four years ago.

Unfortunately, mixed martial arts will not be part of the games, but many fight fans are holding out hope that the sport will one day grace the Olympic stage. For now, combat sports aficionados can enjoy karate, judo, wrestling, and boxing which have been a part of the summer spectacular for some time.

In 2022, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) granted provisional recognition to sambo, kickboxing, and Muay Thai, though none of them will be making their debut in 2024. Perhaps we’ll see them at the 2028 games when the Olympics head to Los Angeles, Calif.

Jake Paul Partners with Team USA Boxing, Headed to 2024 Olympic Games in Paris

Social media sensation Jake Paul is headed to Colorado Springs to train alongside a heap of Olympic hopefuls from…

Social media sensation Jake Paul is headed to Colorado Springs to train alongside a heap of Olympic hopefuls from Team USA ahead of the 2024 Summer Games in Paris.

‘The Problem Child’ made the announcement online, also revealing that he would be traveling to the ‘City of Light’ with his fellow pugilists as they vie for bronze, silver, and gold.

“I’m honored to partner with USA Boxing as the 2024 Paris Olympics approach,” Paul wrote on X. “I’ll be training with the Olympic squad in Colorado Springs this winter and accompanying them to Paris this July to amplify our country’s best amateur boxers. My commitment to boxing is much more than my in ring accomplishments.

“I am determined to make my impact outside the ring bigger than anything I do within it,” Paul continued. “I believe the United States has the best boxers. Let’s put it to the test. Anyone who works hard enough to fight for their country in the most iconic contest has my support. Team USA let’s go!!! See y’all in Paris.”

Jake Paul has partnered with the USA Boxing team for the 2024 Olympics pic.twitter.com/AhpQO4zIgK

— Dexerto (@Dexerto) December 19, 2023

Jake Paul hopes his star power will help ‘Amplify global interest in boxing’

After making a name for himself against past-their-prime MMA stars such as Tyron Woodley, Ben Askren, Anderson Silva, and Nate Diaz, Jake Paul is hellbent on becoming a legitimate force in the sweet science. Earlier this month, Paul kickstarted his new campaign with an impressive first-round knockout against Andre August, moving his overall record to 8-1 with five wins by way of knockout.

Paul’s company, Most Valuable Promotions, also made the official announcement of his partnership with Team USA boxing, writing:

“In recognition of Jake Paul’s significant impact on the sport and the awareness he brings to the sport for younger generations, USA Boxing is partnering with him to bring fans inside the world of Olympic boxing. The groundbreaking partnership serves as Jake Paul’s next step in his mission to provide a platform for young fighters and amplify global interest in boxing, and represents the first time a professional athlete and influencer has partnered with Team USA for the Olympics in this capacity.”

Mixed martial arts added to 2023 African Games, paving the way for MMA in the Olympics

The 2023 African Games will feature MMA for the first time ever, a move that could ultimately pave the way for an Olympic debut. Organizers for the event, which was originally scheduled to take place in August until being shifted to 2024, will feature mixed martial arts alongside other debuting sports, including e-sports, speedball, sambo, […]

The 2023 African Games will feature MMA for the first time ever, a move that could ultimately pave the way for an Olympic debut.

Organizers for the event, which was originally scheduled to take place in August until being shifted to 2024, will feature mixed martial arts alongside other debuting sports, including e-sports, speedball, sambo, and teqball. Ben Nunoo Mensah, the President of the Ghanaian National Olympic Committee, confirmed that 25 sports in total will be represented at the games, as 15 Olympic sports will join 10 non-Olympic sports.

“Adding MMA into the program of sports is a very positive sign that Africa is ready to welcome the newer sports and those sports that have a great global interest. There are many youngsters not only in Ghana but across Africa that are participating in MMA. And these games provide a great opportunity to witness the best athletes in Africa competing in this exciting sport.

“We are absolutely delighted that the organizers have included us as one of the demonstration sports, and we hope that this will be a catalyst for inclusion in other multi-sport games in the future,” GAMMA President Alexander Engelhardt said.

MMA in the African Games Could Lead to a Spot in the Olympics

MMA’s inclusion in the African Games could help pave the way for the sport’s arrival in the Olympic Games. Combat sports, including karate, judo, wrestling, and boxing, are already heavily featured during the summer games, with three more sports, sambo, kickboxing, and Muay Thai, receiving provisional recognition for a potential debut at the 2024 or 2028 Olympics.

“The work of our organization, the quality of our athletes, our ability to stage the very best events, and the value of our global community is being recognized by our inclusion, and this event will surely help our sport to continue its rapid growth” (h/t Pulse Sports).

The 2023 African Games will take place from March 8th – 23rd in Accra, Ghana.

MMA News Today: UFC Commentator Feels Fans Watch Belal Muhammad Fights With ‘Tainted Eye’, UFC Featherweight Star Rants About ‘Corrupt’ Olympics, & More

Welcome to MMA News Today, a daily feature running down the most interesting stories in the world of mixed martial arts. For July 31, 2024, we’re taking a look at: Jon Anik Says Fans Criticism Of UFC 304 Main Event Is Out Of Dislike For Belal Muhammad UFC commentator Jon Anik believes that some fans have been too […]

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Welcome to MMA News Today, a daily feature running down the most interesting stories in the world of mixed martial arts. For July 31, 2024, we’re taking a look at:

Anik says fans are biased against Muhammad
Allen labels Olympic Games as corrupt
UFC veteran says Mokaev didn’t have a leg to stand on

Jon Anik Says Fans Criticism Of UFC 304 Main Event Is Out Of Dislike For Belal Muhammad

UFC commentator Jon Anik believes that some fans have been too critical of the UFC 304 main event, due to their dislike of Belal Muhammad.

Whilst the majority of each round was spent with either Muhammad or Leon Edwards holding the other in a dominant position with little action, the momentum of the fight did swing back and forth at points.

Anik said that to make it clear, he is a huge fan of both men because whilst he may be friends with the new champion, his career will always be tied to “Rocky” and his title reign.

On the Anik & Florian Podcast recap of this past weekend’s event, he said that some were looking for a way to criticize Muhammad rather than praise him.

“So I’m not sure what exactly we are looking for, I think a lot of people just watch Belal Muhammad with a tainted eye and that’s why I tweet, “cry”, right. I am a Leon Edwards fan as anyone knows, ‘Shabba Madda Pot’ is my favorite song.

“My most significant call of my career is Leon Edwards, the favorite moment of my professional career is when Leon hugged me after the fact, six months later. But, it is time to put respect on the name Belal Muhammad.”

Arnold Allen Criticizes The Paris Olympic Games Amidst Multiple Controversies

The Paris Olympic Games are in full swing but this particular instalment has been defined by controversy from the very start.

In a recent series of posts on social media, UFC featherweight contender Arnold Allen voiced his opinions on how the event has become unwatchable over time.

He may have been planning to spend some time this summer watching the games after returning to the win column this past weekend at UFC 304 but “Almighty” has had to tap out.

Allen referred to Dutch volleyball player Steven van de Velde who qualified for this year’s games despite being convicted of child rape in 2016.

Always loved watching the olympics when I was younger, it was always corrupt but now it’s beyond a joke, how can anyone support that shit

— Arnold billy allen (@Arnoldbfa) July 31, 2024

Matt Brown Says The UFC Made The Right Call Regarding Muhammad Mokaev’s Contract Status

UFC veteran Matt Brown weighed in with his thoughts on the recent UFC departure of undefeated flyweight contender Muhammad Mokaev.

Like many, he admitted that he was surprised at first given the ability and potential that “The Punisher” brings to the table.

Brown was also able to identify why the UFC would want to walk away from resigning the fighter, if he’s causing issues behind the scenes.

Crucially, he pointed out how Mokaev isn’t in a position where the juice is worth the squeeze given his profile in the sport and performances, compared to other controversial fighters on the roster.

During the latest episode of MMA Fighting’s The Fighter vs. The Writer, “The Immortal” said that he understands the promotion’s call after what went down on fight week.

“I’d probably cut him, too, to be honest,” Brown said. “It is surprising that they would do that, being that his ceiling is pretty freaking high. I’ve watched him fight before. The dude has really, really high ceiling. Young guy with a lot of skills, a lot of talent. But when you’re up and coming like that, you can’t just do that. I think the UFC has shown that before. When you’re an up and comer, you can’t be ruffling too many feathers. Obviously like some but you can’t be doing stupid sh*t like that.

“Once you’re Jon Jones and you’re putting all those asses in the seats, yeah you get away with some sh*t. Because you’re in business with the UFC. You’re a partner essentially,” Brown continued. “Whereas how many people tune in to watch Muhammad Mokaev? When he goes and fights in PFL, how many people are going to tune in and watch Muhammad Mokaev? So there are double standards or triple standards or whatever. There is different standards for every fighter. He’s not at that level to be getting away with sh*t like that. I don’t know the story but that (sucker-punch) sounds like a cowardly b*tch move, and I wouldn’t want to be in business with someone like that either.”

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IOC Explains Why Boxers Who Failed Gender Test At World Championships Are Cleared To Compete At The Olympics

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recently announced that two boxers, previously disqualified from last year’s World Championships due to failing gender eligibility tests, are now cleared to compete in the ongoing 2024 Paris Olympics. Algerian amateur boxer Imane Khelif faced disqualification just hours before her gold medal match at the women’s World Championships in New […]

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Algerian amateur boxer Imane Khelif faced disqualification just hours before her gold medal match at the women’s World Championships in New Delhi last year, having failed a testosterone (Hyperandrogenism) level test mandated by the International Boxing Association (IBA).

Similarly, Taiwan’s double world champion, Lin Yu Ting, was stripped of her bronze medal at the same event due to gender eligibility issues.

During that period, IBA president Umar Kremlev revealed that the boxers had “XY chromosomes.” The World Championships, organized by the IBA — a federation now stripped of IOC recognition — highlighted the ongoing controversy over qualification standards.

IOC Verifies Boxers’ Compliance With Competition Eligibility Rules

The IOC recently issued an official statement declaring that all athletes competing in the boxing tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games unequivocally meet the competition’s stringent eligibility and entry criteria.

Furthermore, these athletes meet all applicable medical regulations, ensuring a fair and standardized contest in alignment with international standards.

“All athletes participating in the boxing tournament of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 comply with the competition’s eligibility and entry regulations, as well as all applicable medical regulations in accordance with rules 1.4 and 3.1 of the Paris 2024 Boxing Unit.

“The PBU endeavored to restrict amendments to minimize the impact on athletes’ preparation and guaranteeing consistency between Olympic Games.”

[h/t Independent]

Section 3.1 of these regulations mandates that all boxers must present a medical certificate, duly stamped and signed by an authorized medical professional, issued within the past three months.

Following the IOC’s clarification, Khelif is set to compete against Italy’s Angela Carini in a welterweight bout on Thursday. Meanwhile, Lin will face either Marcelat Sakobi from the Democratic Republic of the Congo or Sitora Turdibekova from Uzbekistan in the featherweight division on Friday.

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The situation appears reminiscent of the controversy surrounding middle-distance runner Caster Semenya, a two-time Olympic gold medalist who was made to undergo sex testing following her victory at the 2009 World Championships.

The South African was cleared to return the following year, with reports later revealing that Semenya has the intersex condition 5?-Reductase 2 deficiency, which results in her natural testosterone levels sitting in the average male range.

The 33-year-old has been unable to participate since new World Athletics rules in 2019 prevented athletes with certain sex development disorders from competing in 400m, 800m, and 1500m events in the female classification unless they take medication to reduce testosterone.

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