The future of boxing as an Olympic sport beyond Paris is still in doubt – a prospect that Australian boxers and medal hopes Harry Garside, Caitlin Parker and Teremoana Teremoana say they find “honestly terrifying”.
The mooted move to drop boxing from the Olympic schedule in Los Angeles in 2028 – or worse, Brisbane in 2032 – would be a “crime against humanity”, according to Tokyo bronze medallist Harry Garside.
“Boxing is such a unique sport,” adds team captain Caitlin Parker. “Anyone can do it, and that’s what I love. Any size or shape – tall or short – you can use those attributes to your advantage in the ring. And it’s super inclusive.” Standing almost two metres tall, Teremoana is basically a big friendly giant – with the body of Jason Momoa, the face of Jimmy Smits and the voice of Taika Waititi. He’s utterly charming and self-effacing – at least when he’s not punching people.Teremoana says he believes he’s certain to win a medal, he’s just not sure which colour yet.
Australian boxing team captain Caitlin Parker fears the great gains made in women’s boxing would be lost if the sport is dropped.The role of women in boxing’s survival as an Olympic sport isn’t lost on Parker either. Female boxing was only introduced to the games in London in 2012, so until this year only four Aussie women had qualified for an Olympics. Now six are in France ready to take their best shot.
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