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The 2024 Summer Olympic Boxing - Organization and Team USA Overview
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris promises thrilling boxing action with a well-structured competition spanning 13 weight categories: seven for men and six for women. This year’s event follows a carefully designed format, ensuring a fair and exciting experience for both athletes and fans.
Weight Categories and Structure for Olympic Boxing
Men’s Categories:
51 kg
57 kg
63.5 kg
71 kg
80 kg
92 kg
+92 kg
Women’s Categories:
50 kg
54 kg
57 kg
60 kg
66 kg
75 kg
Competition Format
Each weight category begins with a preliminary round of 32 competitors. The structure of each bout is as follows:
Rounds: Each bout consists of three rounds, each lasting three minutes.
Scoring: At the end of each round, five judges determine the winner based on set judging criteria. The winner receives 10 points, while the loser gets between seven to nine points, depending on their performance.
Final Decision: After all three rounds, each judge adds up the round scores to determine the final winner of the bout.
Losers are eliminated in each round, and winners advance until only two boxers remain to compete for the gold medal.
Team USA: A Legacy of Excellence
Team USA has a storied history in Olympic boxing, boasting the most gold medals of any nation with 117. Traditionally, only amateur boxers were allowed to compete in the Olympics. However, since 2016, professional boxers have also been eligible, raising the competition level and excitement.
Meet the 2024 USA Boxing Team
50 kg: Jennifer Lozano, Laredo, Texas
51 kg: Roscoe Hill, Spring, Texas
57 kg: Alyssa Mendoza, Caldwell, Idaho
57 kg: Jahmal Harvey, Oxon Hill, Md.
60 kg: Jajaira Gonzalez, Glendora, Calif.
66 kg: Morelle McCane, Cleveland, Ohio
71 kg: Omari Jones, Orlando, Fla.
92+ kg: Joshua Edwards, Houston, Texas
These talented athletes are set to represent the United States with pride and determination. With their diverse backgrounds and relentless drive, they aim to continue the legacy of American boxing excellence on the Olympic stage.
Conclusion
The 2024 Summer Olympics boxing event in Paris is set to be a spectacular showcase of talent, strategy, and sheer willpower. With a well-organized competition structure and a formidable Team USA, boxing fans around the world can look forward to intense and unforgettable bouts. Stay tuned to Fight.TV for all the latest updates and in-depth coverage of Olympic boxing.
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