While the U.S. boxing team had a successful Games at Tokyo 2020, it has been a boom period for the country over the past two decades at the Olympic level. Team USA will be looking to rebound at Paris 2024.
In Japan, the United States took home three silver medals (Duke Ragan, Keyshawn Davis and Richard Torrez) and one bronze (Oshae Jones). Their performance was considered solid, but it was not a standout year considering the success the U.S. team had previously enjoyed in the sport.
Former two-category world champion Andre Ward was the last man to win Olympic gold for the United States at Athens 2004. Self-proclaimed GWOAT Claressa Shields stopped the streak in 2012 and 2016, making history as a two-time gold medalist.
Can Team USA come close to matching the success of the celebrated 1984 team that won nine golds, one silver and one bronze in Los Angeles this summer?
Jugo Mobile takes a look at who will represent the United States at Paris 2024.
Joshua Edwards
- Weight category: Men’s Super Heavyweight
At 6’3″ and 220 pounds, Edwards became the latest athlete to make the U.S. team. The 24-year-old switch-hitter from Houston won gold at the Pan American Games and is known for his speed and slick moves.
Jajaira Gonzalez
- Weight category: Lightweight for women
Gonzalez, 27, has been pursuing her Olympic dream longer than most. After finishing second at the 2016 trials, she failed to secure a spot at the Rio Games and stepped away from the sport when the 2020 Games rolled around. The Glendora, California, native earned a spot by moving from featherweight to lightweight.
Jahmal Harvey
- Weight category: Men’s featherweight
Harvey, 21, is one of Team USA’s most promising young stars. Hailing from Oxon Hill, Maryland, the speedy Harvey took gold at the 2021 World Championships in Belgrade and is a strong hope for a medal in Paris. Keep an eye on what’s happening.
Roscoe Hill
- Weight category: Men’s Flyweight
Hill has an interesting history. The 28-year-old comes from a boxing family and his father trained alongside former two-time heavyweight champion George Foreman. The Springs, Texas, star is now looking to repeat Big George’s success in Mexico ’68, when he won gold.
Omari Jones
- Weight category: Men’s Welterweight
Known as “Banger,” Jones took silver at the 2021 World Championships. Fighting out of Orlando, Florida, the 21-year-old moves well and counters sharply, but can switch gears when the moment calls for it. His previous experience at the international level puts him in good stead for Paris.
Jennifer Lozano
- Weight category: Women’s Flyweight
Lozano made history for her hometown when she became the first native of Laredo, Texas, to qualify for the Olympics. The 21-year-old flyweight star began boxing at age nine and qualified for Paris by winning silver at last year’s Pan American Games.
Morelle McCane
- Weight category: Women’s Welterweight
Experienced and confident, McCane arrives in Paris in solid form after winning three medals at international tournaments in 2023. The 29-year-old hails from Cleveland and is now a nine-time national champion and four-time Golden Gloves winner.
Alyssa Mendoza
- Weight category: Women’s featherweight
Mendoza, 20, earned a first-round win at a world qualifier in March and then secured her spot on Team USA with a series of unanimous decision wins at the final qualifying event. Fighting out of Caldwell, Idaho, she is the youngest member of the team.
