Everybody give a round of applause to celebrate the Paris 2024 boxing champions who took the ring to a whole new level! Fierce competition indeed as this world of unarmed combat was abuzz. Exceptional athletes from countries around the world came to demonstrate raw talent and stubborn will. Explosive clashes and piece de resistance finesse is precisely the reason why the boxing events of the Paris Olympics would be well worth remembering.
Boxing at Paris 2024 Overview
Boxing has been in existence since ancient Sumeria. The sport was first introduced to the ancient Olympics in 688 BC, then revived in England in the 17th century. Olympic boxing has specific rules; it dictates that its participants should be amateur and wear protective headgear when the women are competing.
The sport has also been featured in the modern Olympics since 1904. Women’s boxing was introduced to the sports arena lastly in 2012. Olympic boxers from the USA, Cuba, and Great Britain have been the favorites or those frequently winning medals.
From July 27 to August 10, preliminary rounds of the Paris 2024 boxing events took place in Arena Paris Nord, with the medal rounds at Stade Roland Garros. Olympic Games also with gender equality improvements in the box program: reducing the men’s weight categories to seven and introducing a bantamweight category for women.
Paris 2024 Boxing Results at the Olympics
Olympics Paris 2024 Boxing Women’s Finals Medalists
Women’s 50kg Finals
- China – Wu Yu (GOLD)
- Turkey – Buse Naz Cakiroglu (SILVER)
Wu Yu of China clinched the gold medal in the women’s 50kg Paris 2024 boxing final at the Olympics, defeating Buse Naz Cakiroglu of Türkiye 4-1. Wu, a 2023 Asian Games champion and top seed, displayed superior agility and effective punches throughout the match, dominating all three rounds. This victory marked China’s second gold medal in boxing at the Paris Olympics and the 33rd overall medal for Team China.
Women’s 54kg Finals
- China – Chang Yuan (GOLD)
- Turkey – Hatice Akbas (SILVER)
Chang Yuan of China clinched the gold medal in the women’s 54kg boxing final at the Paris 2024 Olympics, defeating Hatice Akbas of Turkey in a unanimous decision. This historic victory marked China’s first-ever Olympic women’s boxing title, flaunting Chang’s exceptional skill and dominance throughout the match.
Women’s 57kg Finals
- Taiwan – Lin Yu Ting (GOLD)
- Poland – Julia Szeremeta (SILVER)
Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan takes home the gold medal in the women’s 57kg Paris 2024 boxing final at the Olympics, defeating Julia Szeremeta of Poland in a convincing unanimous decision. Despite facing controversy surrounding her gender eligibility, Lin’s victory revealed her exceptional boxing skills and unwavering determination.
Women’s 60kg Finals
- Ireland – Kellie Harrington (GOLD)
- China – Yang Wenlu (SILVER)
Kellie Harrington of Ireland secured her second Olympic gold medal, defeating Yang Wenlu of China in the women’s 60kg boxing final at the Paris Olympics 2024 games. Despite a strong start from Yang, Harrington’s superior boxing skills and powerful punches ultimately proved decisive, securing Ireland’s fourth gold medal of the Games.
Women’s 66kg Finals
- Algeria – Imane Khelif (GOLD)
- China – Yang Liu (SILVER)
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who faced one of the most viral Olympic controversies regarding her gender eligibility, won the gold medal in the women’s 66kg Paris 2024 boxing final. Khelif’s dominant performance throughout the match, characterized by her powerful punches and strategic control, secured her victory over China’s Yang Liu and cemented her status as a champion.
Women’s 75kg Finals
- China – Li Qian (GOLD)
- Panama – Atheyna Bibeichi Bylon (SILVER)
China’s Li Qian has taken the gold medal at the women’s 75kg boxing final at the Paris Olympics, defeating Panama’s Atheyna Bylon with a 4-1 victory. China received their third gold in the Paris Olympics in boxing and tops the overall boxing medal tally. Li Qian dominated the match, leading in all three rounds that gave her the distinction of a leading boxer in women’s boxing.
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Boxing at Paris 2024 Men’s Finals Champions
Men’s 51kg Finals
- Uzbekistan – Hasanboy Dusmatov (GOLD)
- France – Billal Bennama (SILVER)
Uzbekistan’s Hasanboy Dusmatov ensured the country its second Olympic gold, as he defeated France’s Billal Bennama in the men’s 51kg final of the Paris 2024 boxing events. Dusmatov became one of the big stars among Uzbekistan’s athletes. His achievement brings the country’s total haul to three gold and two bronze.
Men’s 57kg Finals
- Uzbekistan – Abdumalik Khalokov (GOLD)
- Kyrgyzstan – Munarbek Seiitbek Uulu (SILVER)
Another gold medal streak win goes to Uzbekistan with Abdumalik Khalokov defeating Munarbek Seiitbek Uulu of Kyrgyzstan in the men’s 57kg Paris 2024 boxing final. Khalokov’s superior speed, range, and precision proved decisive throughout the match, securing Uzbekistan’s fourth boxing gold medal at the Games.
Men’s 63.5kg Finals
- Cuba – Erislandy Alvarez Borges (GOLD)
- France – Sofiane Oumiha (SILVER)
Erislandy Alvarez of Cuba won the gold medal in the men’s 63.5kg boxing final at the Paris Olympics, defeating home favorite Sofiane Ouhima of France in a close split decision. Alvarez’s victory secured Cuba’s first boxing gold medal at the Games, showcasing his superior boxing skills and determination throughout the closely contested match.
Men’s 71kg Finals
- Uzbekistan – Asadkhuja Muydinkhujaev (GOLD)
- Mexico – Marco Alonso Verse Alvarez (SILVER)
Uzbekistan celebrated another Olympic gold medal as Asadkhuja Muydinkhujaev triumphed over Marco Alonso Verde Alvarez of Mexico in the men’s 71kg Paris 2024 boxing final. Muydinkhujaev, a rising star in the sport, revealed his exceptional skills and determination to secure the coveted gold.
Men’s 80kg Finals
- Ukraine – Oleksandr Khyzhniak (GOLD)
- Kazakhstan – Nurbek Oralbay (SILVER)
Oleksandr Khyzhniak of Ukraine with his Olympic gold medal victory was a moment of pure catharsis, as he finally achieved redemption for his heartbreaking loss at Tokyo 2020 Olympics. His match against Kazakhstan’s Nurbek Oralbay featured intense exchanges and non-stop action, culminating in Khyzhniak’s hard-earned medal win at the men’s 80kg Paris 2024 boxing final.
Men’s 92kg Finals
- Uzbekistan – Lazizbek Mullojonov (GOLD)
- Azerbaijan – Loren Berto Alfonso Dominguez (SILVER)
In a closely contested final at the Paris 2024 boxing men’s 92kg finals, Lazizbek Mullojonov of Uzbekistan emerged victorious over Azerbaijan’s Loren Alfonso of Azerbaijan. Despite Alfonso’s strong performance, Mullojonov’s superior skill and strategic approach ultimately secured the gold medal.
Men’s +92kg Finals
- Uzbekistan – Bakhodir Jalolov (GOLD)
- Spain – Ayoub Ghadfa Drissi El Aissaoui (SILVER)
The men’s +92kg boxing final at Paris 2024 was a thrilling spectacle, with Bakhodir Jalolov of Uzbekistan emerging victorious over Ayoub Ghadfa of Spain. The match showcased the power and intensity of heavyweight boxing, with Jalolov ultimately dominating the contest to secure his second Olympic gold medal.
List of Paris Olympics 2024 Boxing Bronze Medalists
In the Paris 2024 Olympics, there are a lot more bronze medals in boxing than usual. That’s because they don’t have a special match to decide who gets third place. Instead, both boxers who lose in the semifinals get a bronze medal. With that, here are the bronze medalists for the Paris 2024 boxing events in each category:
Women’s Paris 2024 Boxing Bronze Medalists
Women’s 50kg
- Kazakhstan – Nazym Kyzaibay
- Philippines – Aira Villegas
Women’s 54kg
- North Korea – Pang Cholmi
- South Korea – Im Aeji
Women’s 57kg
- Turkey – Esra Yildiz Kahraman
- Philippines – Nesthy Petecio
Women’s 60kg
- Taiwan – Wu Shih Yi
- Brazil – Beatriz Iasmin Soares Ferreira
Women’s 66kg
- Thailand – Janjaem Suawannapheng
- Taiwan – Chen Nien Chin
Women’s 75kg
- Australia – Caitlin Parker
- *EOR (Great Britain) – Chindy Winner Djankeu Ngamba
*Athletes from various countries are competing under the banner of “EOR,” which stands for “Équipe olympique des réfugiés” in French.
Men’s Paris 2024 Boxing Bronze Medalists
Men’s 51kg
- Dominican Republic – Yunior Alcantara Reyes
- Cabo Verde – David de Pina
Men’s 57kg
- Australia – Charlie Senior
- Bulgaria – Javier Ibanez Diaz
Men’s 63.5kg
- Canada – Wyatt Sandford
- Georgia – Lasha Guruli
Men’s 71kg
- USA – Omari Jones
- Great Britain – Lewis Richardson
Men’s 80kg
- Dominican Republic – Cristian Javier Pinales
- Cuba – Arlen Lopez Cardona
Men’s 92kg
- Spain – Enmanuel Reyes Pla
- Tajikistan – Davlat Boltaev
Men’s +92kg
- Germany – Nelvie Raman Tiafack
- France – Djamili-Dini Aboudou Moindze
Excellent insights on the winners of the Paris 2024 boxing. I’m especially happy to see acknowledgment of Imane without backhanded comments. She deserved the win! Great job on this results article.