Boxing Schedule and Events at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Boxing has a long and storied history in the Olympics, having first appeared at the 1904 St. Louis Games, where the United States was the sole competitor and swept the podium. Over the years, the sport has gained immense popularity, especially with the inclusion of women’s boxing in the Olympic program at the 2012 London Games.
From 1984 to 2012, Olympic boxers were required to wear headgear, a rule that was lifted for the 2016 Rio Games, bringing the competition closer to the professional level. Men’s boxing matches consist of three rounds, each lasting three minutes, while women’s bouts are split into four rounds, with each round two minutes long.
Boxing Schedule at the 2024 Paris Olympics
The boxing events at the 2024 Paris Olympics will take place from Saturday, July 27, to Saturday, August 10. A total of 13 boxing events will be held, featuring both men and women competing across various weight categories.
Event Breakdown
- Men: 7 events including heavyweight (92kg) and super heavyweight (92+kg)
- Women: 6 events, featuring the bantamweight division (54kg) which caters to fighters between the flyweight and featherweight classes.
Men’s Events
- Flyweight (51kg)
- Lightweight (60kg)
- Welterweight (66kg)
- Middleweight (75kg)
- Heavyweight (92kg)
- Super Heavyweight (92+kg)
Women’s Events
- Flyweight (50kg)
- Bantamweight (54kg)
- Featherweight (57kg)
- Lightweight (63.5kg)
- Welterweight (71kg)
- Middleweight (75kg)
Venues
Many of the later-round medal matches will be held at the iconic Roland-Garros, a venue renowned for hosting tennis events like the French Open. Located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, this stadium was built in 1928 and has undergone numerous renovations, most notably from 2015 to 2021, enhancing its facilities to compete globally.
In addition to tennis, Roland-Garros will host boxing, wheelchair tennis, and sitting volleyball during the Paralympic Games, showcasing the venue’s versatility.
Notable Athletes to Watch
Among the athletes representing Team USA, 21-year-old Jahmal Harvey, known as “Hard Rock,” has made significant strides in the boxing world. Originally from Maryland, he began boxing at age 13 to enhance his football skills but soon found his true calling in the ring. Harvey achieved gold in the featherweight division at the 2021 AIBA World Boxing Championships and aims to elevate his career to Olympic champion status.
Another standout is 29-year-old Roscoe Hill from Spring, Texas. With a family background in boxing—his father was a professional boxer—Hill secured silver in the flyweight division at the same championships. The last American flyweight to earn an Olympic medal did so in 1992, making Hill a contender to watch in Paris.
In the women’s category, keep an eye on 21-year-old Jennifer Lozano, a Texan whose nickname, “The Troublemaker,” reflects her competitive spirit. She aims to honor her late grandmother by clinching victory in Paris, showcasing both skill and determination.
Competition Schedule
Here’s a quick look at the boxing events scheduled for the Olympics:
| Date | Event | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| July 27 | Women’s Bantamweight, Women’s Lightweight, Men’s Lightweight, Men’s Middleweight | 9:30a-11:30a |
| July 28 | Women’s Flyweight, Women’s Welterweight, Men’s Flyweight, Men’s Featherweight, Men’s Welterweight, Men’s Heavyweight | 5a-7a |
| July 29 | Women’s Lightweight, Men’s Lightweight, Men’s Super Heavyweight | 5a-7a |
| August 1 | Women’s Flyweight, Women’s Bantamweight Quarterfinal, Men’s Lightweight Quarterfinal, Men’s Heavyweight Quarterfinal | 5a-7:15a |
| August 6 | Women’s Flyweight Semifinal, Women’s Welterweight Semifinal, Men’s Welterweight Semifinal | 3:30p-5:30p |
| August 9 | Women’s Flyweight Final, Women’s Welterweight Final, Men’s Heavyweight Final | 3:30p-5:30p |
| August 10 | Women’s Featherweight Final, Men’s Super Heavyweight Final | 3:30p-5:30p |
For those eager to learn more about the rules, history, and competition format of boxing at the Paris 2024 Olympics, this is just the beginning of an exciting journey into the ring.
