Boxing • Olympic Games 2024

 Boxing • Olympic Games 2024

Boxing at the 2024 Paris Olympics will feature a range of exciting competitions and notable athletes. The tournament is scheduled to run from July 27 to August 10, with 13 weight categories—seven for men and six for women, marking a move towards greater gender equality【7†source】【8†source】.

**Weight Categories:**

- **Men's:** 51kg, 57kg, 63.5kg, 71kg, 80kg, 92kg, +92kg

- **Women's:** 50kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 66kg, 75kg

**Notable Athletes to Watch:**

- **Julio César La Cruz (Cuba):** A two-time Olympic gold medalist in light heavyweight, now competing in the heavyweight division.

- **Bakhodir Jalolov (Uzbekistan):** The reigning Olympic champion in super-heavyweight, known for his powerful style.

- **Delicious Orie (Great Britain):** A promising super-heavyweight boxer with strong technical skills.

- **Aziz Abbes Mouhiidine (Italy):** A heavyweight boxer with multiple European titles.

- **Khalil Coe (USA):** An emerging talent in the light-heavyweight division with a strong knockout record【10†source】.

**Competition Schedule Highlights:**

- The event will start with preliminary rounds on July 27 and culminate with the finals from August 6 to 10. Key finals include the women's lightweight final on August 6 and the men's super heavyweight final on August 10【9†source】.

Boxing at the Paris Games could be particularly significant as there are uncertainties regarding its future in the Olympics, following governance issues with the sport's previous governing body【10†source】.

For more details on the schedule and athlete profiles, you can visit the [Olympics website](https://olympics.com/en/news/paris-2024-weight-categories-olympic-boxing-qualifiers) and [NBC Olympics](https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/boxing-olympic-schedule-2024-paris).