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Gennadiy Golovkin drafted in to save boxing at LA 2028 Olympics

Phil Jay — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:14:12 +0000

Former Pound for Pound King Gennadiy Golovkin has been tasked with leading the fight to save Olympic Boxing at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. The President of the National Olympic Committee of Kazakhstan and the silver medalist at the 2004 Games in Athens has been appointed Chair of a new Olympic Commission by World… Gennadiy Golovkin drafted in to save boxing at LA 2028 Olympics

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Anthony Joshua roasted for Raygun moves during humiliating KO

Phil Jay — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 09:13:53 +0000

Anthony Joshua is now compared to Olympic breakdancing failure Raygun after being knocked out by Daniel Dubois and replicating infamous moves. The former heavyweight champion made breakdancing during a knockout an art as he fell to the canvas following a Dubois super-shot. Joshua was ridiculed online after his compatriot, who retained the IBF heavyweight title,… Anthony Joshua roasted for Raygun moves during humiliating KO

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Calls for Imane Khelif, Lin Yu-Ting XY screening before next fights

Phil Jay — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 17:57:49 +0000

Calls are getting louder for Imane Khelif and Lin-Yu-Ting to be screened for the ‘Y Chromosome’ before they step into the ring again. Khelif and Yu-Ting won the gold medal at Paris 2024, driving a wave of controversy in their wake. Since then, it has become apparent that definitive questions need to be answered. The… Calls for Imane Khelif, Lin Yu-Ting XY screening before next fights

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Super Heavyweight gold medalist reopens Olympic wounds

Phil Jay — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 12:03:17 +0000

Heavyweight boxer Bakhodir Jalolov claiming the Olympic gold medal for the second successive time as a registered professional has stirred up emotions in the sport. The fact that Jalolov, a 14-0 pro with 14 straight knockouts, was able to win in 2021 and 2024 against amateur competitors has reopened old wounds with die-hard fans. Jalolov… Super Heavyweight gold medalist reopens Olympic wounds

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Caster Semenya ‘internal testicles’ case recurs after boxer’s gold

Phil Jay — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 12:17:14 +0000

Controversial runner Caster Semenya has hit the headlines again after backing fellow DSD athlete Imane Khelif’s boxing participation. Semenya was suspended from completion in 2019 after winning gold at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio for failing to accept treatment for the condition. However, Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting flew under the radar despite the IBA… Caster Semenya ‘internal testicles’ case recurs after boxer’s gold

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Women’s Boxing and Y chromosomes matter

Phil Jay — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 07:50:03 +0000

Women’s Boxing adjusts to the realization that a new dawn is inevitable in one way or another. The forthcoming storm will transpire due to Imane Khelif winning an Olympic gold medal. On Friday, Khelif took the top spot on the podium following victory over Yang Liu in the welterweight category. The triumph will send shockwaves… Women’s Boxing and Y chromosomes matter

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Kellie Harrington passes up millions after besting Katie Taylor feat

Phil Jay — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 14:07:37 +0000

Irish boxer Kellie Harrington passed up the chance to sign with a major boxing promoter after winning gold at the Paris Olympics. The 34-year-old from Dublin bested fellow Irishwoman Katie Taylor’s feat of winning a gold medal by making it two in a row at Paris 2024. Taylor won gold at London 2012 and was… Kellie Harrington passes up millions after besting Katie Taylor feat

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‘Biological doping’ claim against Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting

Phil Jay — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 09:01:21 +0000

A Hungarian geneticist claims that Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting’s biological make-up in the female category is equal to doping. The Hungarian Daily News published the story, quoting geneticist András Falus, who believed this was the case. The statement followed Khelif’s win over Hungarian boxer Luca Anna Hamori. Khelif had progressed to the semi-final of… ‘Biological doping’ claim against Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting

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Boxing News: Omari Jones secures bronze / Ryan faces Mayer

Press Releases — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 08:19:59 +0000

Omari Jones concluded his impressive Paris 2024 Olympic Games journey with a bronze medal in the 71 kg weight class. His path at the Olympics ended Tuesday afternoon in a closely contested bout against Uzbekistan’s Asadkhuja Muydinkhujaev, the reigning 71 kg World Champion, that ended in a 3-2 split decision in favor of Muydinkhujaev. Heading… Boxing News: Omari Jones secures bronze / Ryan faces Mayer

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De La Hoya wants Imane Khelif, Lin Yu-Ting banned from LA 2028

Phil Jay — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 15:36:26 +0000

Oscar De La Hoya says he will petition the IOC to ban Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting from participating in the Olympic Games in 2028. Khelif and Yu-Ting were guaranteed a medal at Paris 2024 despite a furor over their current gender status. It’s been reported that Khelif and Yu-Ting harbor the Y chromosome, which… De La Hoya wants Imane Khelif, Lin Yu-Ting banned from LA 2028

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Omari Jones chases Olympic glory at Paris 2024

Press Releases — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 12:19:15 +0000

Omari Jones (Orlando, Fla.) looks to make history for Team USA in Paris as the talented 71-kg boxer is just two wins away from becoming the first American male boxer to win an Olympic gold medal since Andre Ward in 2004. “I constantly hear it, but it is my turn now and I got to… Omari Jones chases Olympic glory at Paris 2024

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Imane Khelif, Lin Yu-Ting ‘biological males who shouldn’t compete’

Phil Jay — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 14:05:02 +0000

WBA President Gilberto Mendoza has spoken out regarding the participation of Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting in Paris 2024. Mendoza aired his views on the ongoing concern after Khelif and Yu-Ting secured medals at the Olympic Games. The WBA figurehead has all the facts at his disposal, like Khelif and Yu-Ting being born female, but… Imane Khelif, Lin Yu-Ting ‘biological males who shouldn’t compete’

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Olympic Boxing Results: Omari Jones secures Paris 2024 medal

Press Releases — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 10:38:29 +0000

Omari Jones dominated his Saturday morning bout and secured his spot on the podium at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Jones controlled his second bout from start to finish at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games and defeated Bulgaria’s Rami Mofid Kiwan 5-0. The Orlando native earned a 30-27 scorecard from all five judges to advance… Olympic Boxing Results: Omari Jones secures Paris 2024 medal

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Imane Khelif secures medal amid protest as IOC dismisses tests

Phil Jay — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 17:02:27 +0000

Imane Khelif secured a Paris 2024 Semi-Final berth and a guaranteed medal as the IOC dismissed the previous testing undertaken in 2023. Khelif defeated Hungary’s Luca Anna Hamori 5-0 in the Quarter-Final as the Algerian grabbed at least a bronze after a turbulent time. A cloud was placed on Khelif, who was born a female,… Imane Khelif secures medal amid protest as IOC dismisses tests

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Khelif and Yu-Ting have 6 KOs in 78 fights – they’re no Mike Tyson

Phil Jay — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 12:29:33 +0000

Two Olympic boxers, Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting, remain at the heart of a heated debate over participation in the Paris 2024 Games, but neither is a Mike Tyson. Khelif and Yu-Ting made the Quarter-Finals after a storm brewed over previous failures of unspecified gender tests in 2023. Khelif defeated Angela Carini, who walked out… Khelif and Yu-Ting have 6 KOs in 78 fights – they’re no Mike Tyson

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Olympic Boxing Results: Alyssa Mendoza out in Round of 16

Press Releases — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 07:28:43 +0000

Alyssa Mendoza fell short in the round of 16 with a 4-1 loss to Brazil’s Jucielen Cerqueira Romeu earlier today (Friday) at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Mendoza kept the fight close as each featherweight boxer took one of the opening two rounds by a score of 3-2 to enter the final round tied up.… Olympic Boxing Results: Alyssa Mendoza out in Round of 16

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Lin Yu-Ting scores dominant 5-0 victory as controversy continues

Phil Jay — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 14:07:52 +0000

Lin Yu-Ting scored a dominant victory over Uzbekistan’s Sitora Turdibekova, and the Taiwan boxer advanced to the Paris 2024 Quarter-Finals. Alongside Algeria’s Imane Khelif, Yu-Ting is currently embroiled in controversy over the failure of IBA gender testing in 2023. Both boxers failed those unspecified procedures but were reinstated for qualifying for this year’s Olympics after… Lin Yu-Ting scores dominant 5-0 victory as controversy continues

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IBA blames World Boxing for Imane Khelif, Lin Yu-Ting competing

Phil Jay — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 13:27:34 +0000

The IBA [formerly AIBA] released a second statement on the row over Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting competing at Paris 2024. Currently challenged by World Boxing as the top recognized amateur boxing body, IBA blamed its nemesis on the situation that unfolded at the Olympics. The pointing of fingers comes as Khelif controversially progressed to… IBA blames World Boxing for Imane Khelif, Lin Yu-Ting competing

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Algeria comes out fighting on ‘born female’ Imane Khelif

Phil Jay — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 12:01:30 +0000

According to the Algerian Olympic Committee [COA], Imane Khelif was born female and had every right to compete at the Olympics. The COA says Khelif, backed up by Labour MP Nadia Whittome, has done nothing wrong by competing despite the International Boxing Association’s previous suspension. The COA blamed misinformation in a statement defending Khelif’s victory… Algeria comes out fighting on ‘born female’ Imane Khelif

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Olympic Boxing Results: Jennifer Lozano and Morelle McCane out

Press Releases — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 10:10:18 +0000

Team USA fell short in both bouts Thursday morning as Jennifer Lozano’s (Laredo, Texas) and Morelle McCane’s (Cleveland, Ohio) Olympic journeys concluded. Lozano fell short to Finland’s Pihla Kaivo-Oja via a unanimous decision. As for McCane, she lost to Uzbekistan’s Navbakhor Khamidova on a 3-2 split decision. McCane went down 4-1 after the first round… Olympic Boxing Results: Jennifer Lozano and Morelle McCane out

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Angela Carini on Imane Khelif, ‘I’ve never been hit so hard!’

Phil Jay — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 16:25:06 +0000

Angela Carini has spoken out in an emotional press conference following her Olympic defeat to Imane Khelif at Paris 2024. The Italian removed herself from the situation after 46 seconds after being drawn against Khelif, who was previously suspended from competition for being ‘intersex,’ according to a spokesperson. Carini took powerful blows before deciding she… Angela Carini on Imane Khelif, ‘I’ve never been hit so hard!’

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Amateur body says Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting should be DQ’d

Phil Jay — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 13:24:42 +0000

The IBA has stated its belief that Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting should not be competing at Paris 2024 without revealing much detail. Tests undertaken by the boxers were not for elevated testosterone as first understood. The International Boxing Association [formerly AIBA], the amateur body overseeing the testing procedures and handing down bans to the… Amateur body says Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting should be DQ’d

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Olympic Boxing Results: Omari Jones and Jahmal Harvey win

Press Releases — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 07:51:23 +0000

Team USA was undefeated on Wednesday (July 31) as Omari Jones (71 kg) and Jahmal Harvey (57 kg) moved 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 out of Taiwan. The American boxer dominated this bout… Olympic Boxing Results: Omari Jones and Jahmal Harvey win

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Bets fly on ‘advantage’ test failed boxers in female category

Phil Jay — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:06:12 +0000

The Olympic boxing market has seen a seismic shift as two women boxers are favored to take gold medals despite controversy. Lin Yu-Ting, a 28-year-old two-time world amateur champion at bantamweight and featherweight in 2018 and 2022, was subsequently disqualified from the 2023 event. Alongside world silver medalist Imane Khelif, both tipped to beat off… Bets fly on ‘advantage’ test failed boxers in female category

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Olympic Boxing Results: Alyssa Mendoza grabs split decision win

Press Releases — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 08:10:34 +0000

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. Mendoza took the first round 3-2 and looked strong after landing multiple… Olympic Boxing Results: Alyssa Mendoza grabs split decision win

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Olympic Boxing Results: Roscoe Hill safely through

Press Releases — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 09:57:11 +0000

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 style and made adjustments throughout the bout. The boxer from… Olympic Boxing Results: Roscoe Hill safely through

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Olympic Boxing Results: Jajaira Gonzalez beats Estelle Mossely

Press Releases — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 15:54:12 +0000

Jajaira Gonzalez (Glendale, Calif.) secured Team USA’s first victory yesterday at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, defeating Estelle Mossely, the 2016 gold medalist from France. “I heard the crowd booing me and it motivated me to go in the ring and have fun,” Jajaira Gonzalez stated after her first Olympic victory. The California native won… Olympic Boxing Results: Jajaira Gonzalez beats Estelle Mossely

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Mauricio Sulaiman column: No to pro boxers at the Olympics

Mauricio Sulaiman — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:42:57 +0000

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recently expressed its position regarding boxing and its future in the Olympic Games. The IOC categorically confirmed that IBA, formerly called AIBA, is excluded from any recognition as the international association in charge of administering Olympic boxing. In addition, The IOC announced that it’s looking for a new group to… Mauricio Sulaiman column: No to pro boxers at the Olympics

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Robby Gonzales aims for Olympic spot in Busto Arsizio

WBN Staff — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 16:31:26 +0000

Robby Gonzales, 27, looks to make his Olympic dreams come true by finishing in the top four in Busto Arsizio. He has been one of Team USA’s top boxers, winning multiple gold medals in international competitions, including the 2021 Elite World Championships and 2022 Continental Championships, and two gold medals and one bronze medal in… Robby Gonzales aims for Olympic spot in Busto Arsizio

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Manny Pacquiao open after Paris denial, Terence Crawford alerted

Phil Jay — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 18:40:17 +0000

Manny Pacquiao will return to the professional boxing ranks this summer after being told he’s too old to qualify for the Olympic Games. The eight-weight legend had asked for a special dispensation to compete at Paris 2024. However, this request was denied, meaning he had to try to progress through the qualifiers. Pacquiao was never… Manny Pacquiao open after Paris denial, Terence Crawford alerted

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Peacock to stream US Olympic Boxing Team trials this weekend

WBN Staff — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 21:10:44 +0000

Peacock will stream live coverage of the final day of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing this Saturday, Dec. 9, at 1 p.m. ET from the Cajundome in Lafayette, La. The 13 boxers who win their weight class this weekend will advance to the High Performance Selection Camp in January, where they will… Peacock to stream US Olympic Boxing Team trials this weekend

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World Boxing Association side with IBA in amateur Olympic dispute

WBN Staff — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 13:38:44 +0000

World Boxing Association President Gilberto Mendoza went public with his alliance as the amateur dispute continued amidst a wave of defection. The USA and GB Boxing programs, two of the most high-profile in the world, have left IBA [formerly AIBA] to join World Boxing. Their respective moves were echoed by many other nations in a… World Boxing Association side with IBA in amateur Olympic dispute

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Olympic Boxing moves closer to replacing IBA with World Boxing

WBN Staff — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 11:25:28 +0000

The reformed IBA suffered another blow this week with the news that their hopes of representing Olympic Boxing in the future are doomed. Despite attempting to weed out issues that reflected severely in the eyes of the IOC, the Committee moved to withdraw recognition of the IBA with immediate effect. The situation is a success… Olympic Boxing moves closer to replacing IBA with World Boxing

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Lennox Lewis, Wladimir Klitschko disagree over pros at Olympics

WBN Staff — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 10:02:37 +0000

Heavyweight greats Lennox Lewis and Wladimir Klitschko went at it this week in the ongoing debate over professionals competing at the Olympic Games. AIBA chiefs have not heeded warnings from several high-profile boxing personnel over allowing seasoned fighters into the quadrennial tournaments. Even the World Boxing Council has moved to promise two-year suspensions to any… Lennox Lewis, Wladimir Klitschko disagree over pros at Olympics

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Andy Ruiz Jr. faces ban, risks Wilder fight with Olympic bid

WBN Staff — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 13:23:39 +0000

Andy Ruiz Jr. recently revealed his desire to potentially compete at the 2020 Olympic Games in Toyko, Japan. The current heavyweight king made the comments ahead of his rematch with Anthony Joshua on December 7th. World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman remains unimpressed by the AIBA’s decision to allow professionals to enter the tournaments. Andy… Andy Ruiz Jr. faces ban, risks Wilder fight with Olympic bid

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