For over 100 years, boxers have stepped into the Olympic ring with the goal of winning a gold medal for their country.
The same thing will happen at the 2024 Olympics, when the world's best athletes will face off in the City of Light.
Here's everything you need to know about boxing at the Paris 2024 Olympics:
What boxing events will be featured in the 2024 Olympics?
Boxing weight classes have yet to be determined for the Olympics but will likely be the same as in years past, with men and women sparring separately and split into several weight classes ranging from flyweight to super heavyweight.
What are the rules for boxing at the 2024 Olympics?
In an Olympic bout, a boxer wins by scoring the most points over three rounds.
After each round, a winner will be determined based on the judging criteria and will be awarded 10 points. Losers of a round will be awarded 7-9 points depending on their performance and may have points deducted for any infractions.
If all five judges agree that a boxer fought at least two rounds, that boxer can win by unanimous decision. If all judges do not agree, a split decision will determine the winner.
Where will the boxing matches take place at the 2024 Olympics?
The boxing events will take place at the iconic Roland Garros Stadium, known primarily for the French Open clay courts, which will also host both tennis and boxing events at the 2024 Olympic Games.
When will there be boxing matches at the 2024 Olympics?
The boxing competition will take place from July 27 to August 10, 2024.
How to watch boxing at the 2024 Olympics
NBC plans to broadcast boxing, as well as all 2024 Olympic events, on its network and stream it on Peacock.
Which boxers will compete for Team USA at the 2024 Olympics?
The U.S. team has historically been the most dominant team in Olympic boxing, winning 117 medals since boxing was included in the Olympic Games in 1904.
They are expected to compete again this year. The boxing team has yet to complete its qualifying rounds, but five boxers have already qualified for Paris so far.
Team USA Boxing includes:
- Joshua Edwards, 24, of Houston, Texas — Super Heavyweight (over 91kg)
- Jajaira Gonzalez, 27, of Glendora, California — Lightweight (60 kg)
- Jamal Harvey, 21, of Oxon Hill, Maryland — Featherweight (57 kg)
- Roscoe Hill, 29, of Spring, Texas — flyweight (51 kg)
- Omari Jones, 21, of Orlando, Florida — Welterweight (69 kg)
- Jennifer Lozano, 21, of Laredo, Texas — Flyweight (50 kg)
- Alyssa Mendoza, 20, from Caldwell, Idaho — Featherweight (57 kg)
- Morrell McCain, 29, of Cleveland, Ohio — Welterweight (66 kg)
Which countries will compete in boxing at the 2024 Olympics?
After the United States, the countries with the most medals in boxing are Cuba (78 medals) and Great Britain (62 medals). Countries that have performed well in recent Olympic Games include Brazil and China.
But boxing is a sport that draws medal winners from around the world, so no participant should be overlooked in Paris.
Other martial arts in the 2024 Olympics
In addition to boxing, judo and taekwondo will also be featured at the Paris Olympics.
