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Jajaira Gonzalez left boxing after missing out on the Rio Olympics. She fought her way back to Paris
5 months ago

Jajaira Gonzalez left boxing after missing out on the Rio Olympics. She fought her way back to Paris

Associated Press  

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Jajaira Gonzalez was scrolling through social media at her job in a Virginia kickboxing gym about three years ago when she spotted some of her former USA Boxing teammates traveling the world, competing for medals and generally living their best lives. There won’t be too many girls who can stick with her at 60 kilos.” Gonzalez …

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USA Boxing quits IBA, moves to join rival governing body
1 year, 7 months ago

USA Boxing quits IBA, moves to join rival governing body

The Hindu  

USA Boxing has terminated its 77-year membership in the International Boxing Association ahead of its move to a rival governing body that hopes to return the sport to Olympic favour. USA Boxing intends to join the World Boxing International Federation, which was established two weeks ago in an attempt to preserve the Olympic future of boxing heading into the second …

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USA Boxing quits IBA, moves to join rival governing body
1 year, 7 months ago

USA Boxing quits IBA, moves to join rival governing body

Associated Press  

USA Boxing has terminated its 77-year membership in the International Boxing Association ahead of its move to a rival governing body that hopes to return the sport to Olympic favor. USA Boxing intends to join the World Boxing International Federation, which was established two weeks ago in an attempt to preserve the Olympic future of boxing heading into the second …

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New organisation World Boxing hopes to save sport’s Olympic status
1 year, 8 months ago

New organisation World Boxing hopes to save sport’s Olympic status

The Independent  

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USA Boxing condemns IBA’s ‘misleading’ 2024 Olympics qualifiers
1 year, 10 months ago

USA Boxing condemns IBA’s ‘misleading’ 2024 Olympics qualifiers

The Hindu  

The Russian-led International Boxing Association’s announcement that its world championships are qualifiers for the 2024 Olympics is “false and misleading” and an attempt to sabotage qualification for the Paris Games, USA Boxing said. The International Olympic Committee has removed the IBA from the Paris qualification process due to governance and other issues but the suspended body has said both championships …

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Keyshawn Davis to fight at Tokyo Olympics despite going pro
3 years, 6 months ago

Keyshawn Davis to fight at Tokyo Olympics despite going pro

Associated Press  

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Keyshawn Davis’ quest for Olympic gold is back on. Davis and two fellow American boxers were awarded places in the Tokyo Olympics on Monday, allowing Davis to make an improbable return to USA Boxing five months after the touted lightweight turned professional amid conflict with the national governing body. He is likely the top men’s candidate …

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