The Offical Team USA Olympic Boxing Thread

Our LWW just lost too Herring didn't stand a chance in there...got spanked.

 

Gary Russell Jr. went to the olympics, but failed to make weight. Seth Mitchell got into boxing too late to make the 2008 games, so wouldn't be worth him waiting for 2012.
A lot of good boxers from the USA you assume chose to turn pro instead of going to the olympics actually tried unsuccessfully to make it to the olympics. For example Timothy Bradley, Lamont Peterson and devon alexander turned pro after unsuccessful olympic team trials or qualifying tournaments.

 

I think Zab Judah failed to make it also

 

Thursday, 13:30

 

Hunter is next up against Savon I believe

 

Yep, lost out to David Diaz, who was unsuccessful at the 1996 games.

 

Oh that's why then . ! Come on USA ! ( hope they win at least one gold this time ) . Peace .

 

our boy Joseph is fighting in a few minutes

 

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Lazaro Alvarez (Cuba) def. Joseph Diaz Jr (United States)
21-15

 

high scoring bout! no surprise cuban wins. . . best ammy boxers in the world.

i didn't expect diaz to make it past this round.

i think spence, and the lightweight dude are the best chances for medals.

 

Diaz already announced he will go pro later this year...
Possibly part of the Goldenboy CBS deal.

 

sucks for Diaz i was rooting for him more than any other boxer for USA

 

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Danm!!!! The US HW & SHW both lose their opening fights.

 

Damn :verysad

Who's left? :huh :bbb