(JUNE 5) BANGKOK, Thailand —- On June 3, 2024, WBAN received a press release with the latest news about the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. According to the release by Bob Trieger, Team USA earned two spots for Paris on June 2, 2025, at the Second 2024 Olympic Games World Qualifying Tournament in Bangkok, Thailand. WBAN would like to congratulate Alyssa Mendoza for her ongoing achievements in the Amateur. Here’s a video that provides more information about Mendoza.
Learn more on Alyssa Mendoza:
https://www.youtube.com/embed/E5rXBTQLic0?si=g46JLxOmoA_dnHkG
The video highlights Mendoza’s journey in the amateur boxing world, showcasing her dedication, determination, and skill. It features interviews with Mendoza, and her coach. The video also includes snippets from her past fights, displaying her impressive technique and agility in the ring.
The video also shows as a testament to Mendoza’s hard work and commitment, and it’s no surprise that she has secured a spot on Team USA for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. We wish her the best of luck as she continues to train and prepare for the upcoming event. Stay tuned for more updates on Mendoza’s journey and other exciting news from the world of women’s boxing.
The press release stated the following: Mendoza completed her impressive run as she won this morning against Maud Van Der Toorn from the Netherlands on another unanimous decision. Mendoza won all her bouts on unanimous decisions and now has punched her ticket to Paris.
‘We did it,” an emotional Mendoza said following her bout. “It was a long journey, but I did it. We got the ticket and on to Paris next.”
Seven boxers arrived in Thailand representing Team USA, hoping to punch their ticket to this summer’s 2024 Paris Olympic Games under USA Boxing National Head Coach Billy Walsh (Colorado Springs, Colo.). Joining Walsh on the coaching staff are National Resident Coach Timothy Nolan (Rochester, N.Y.), National Development Coach Chad Wigle (Colorado Springs, Colo.), and assistant coaches Adonis Frazier (Minneapolis, Minn.) and Christine Lopez (Rowlett, Texas).
Day 8 Results
51 kg: Roscoe Hill, Spring, Texas/USA dec. over Gan-Erdene Gankhuyang, MGL, 5-0
92 kg: Georgii Kushitashvili, Geo dec. over Jamar Talley, Camden, N.J./ USA, 3-2
57 kg: Alyssa Mendoza, Caldwell, Idaho/ USA Maud Van Der Toorn, NED, 5-0
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