US boxers Davis, Torrez can get revenge, win gold medals
TOKYO — The Tokyo Olympics are already the most successful since 2000 for the U.S. boxing team if measured by its haul of four...
Heavyweight La Cruz joins Cuban veterans’ 2-time gold rush
TOKYO — Only six fighters had won gold medals in two weight classes in Olympic boxing before a trio of polished Cuban veterans joined...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
Aug. 6
1958 — Glen Davis of Columbus, Ohio, sets a...
Batyrgaziev, Ragan make Olympic history for pro boxers
TOKYO — Albert Batyrgaziev became the first professional boxer to win an Olympic gold medal Thursday when the 23-year-old Russian conquered the featherweight division...
Roundup of Olympic gold medals from Thursday, August 5
TOKYO — A roundup of gold medals from Thursday, August 5, at the Tokyo Games:
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Punching out of it: USA Boxing has Olympic revival in Tokyo
TOKYO — Richard Torrez Jr. went into the Olympic boxing ring Wednesday with a game plan jointly concocted over the phone by his father...
AP Sportlight
Aug. 4
1945 — Byron Nelson wins his 11th consecutive PGA...
Throwback champ Iglesias wins his 2nd boxing gold for Cuba
TOKYO — Roniel Iglesias simply appeared to be fighting on a higher level than his opponents.
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Roundup of Olympic gold medals from Tuesday, August 3
TOKYO — A roundup of gold medals from Tuesday, August 3, at the Tokyo Games:
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Dancing to gold? Boxer Whittaker is unlikely contender
TOKYO — Benjamin Whittaker knows his style of boxing usually doesn't work at the highest levels of the amateur sport.
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