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Team USA Youth World Championship Camp Underway In Colorado Springs

by Luke Santangelo

The 2024 World Boxing U19 Championships are geared up to take place in Pueblo, Colo., Friday, Oct. 25, through Saturday, Nov. 2, where boxers from over 15 countries will travel to the United States in hopes of winning gold at Youth World Championships. 


These rising stars are set to shine bright on a global stage for the World Boxing U19 Championships, which will serve as a key indicator of the future of boxing while also helping to determine future boxers with Olympic potential. 


The 2024 World Boxing U19 Championships will be the first major tournament to watch in the next Olympic cycle, as boxers from all over the world will travel to Colorado in hopes of taking a step toward their Olympic dreams. 


Team USA will be represented by 14 boxers, eight men and six females at the upcoming event. Emmanuel Chance (East Orange, N.J.) and Shamiracle Hardaway (Lagrange, Ga.) lead the way with experience for Team USA after competing on behalf of the 2023 USA Boxing Youth team. 


Team USA arrived in Colorado Springs, Colo., on Sunday, Sept. 8, ahead of its first Youth World Championship camp, which begins on Monday, Sept. 9 before wrapping up on Sunday, Sept. 22, at the United States Olympic and Paralympic Training Center. 


Full camp roster can be seen below. 


Ticket pricing for the 2024 World Boxing U19 Championships begins at $10 for a single-day pass or $50 for an all-week pass. Fans can also purchase tickets exclusively for Saturday's finals at the price of $25. 


Any media planning to attend and cover the event may submit their information for a media credential here. To stay updated on the 2024 World Boxing U19 Championships, visit the event page, located here


TEAM USA YOUTH WORLDS CHAMPIONSHIP CAMP ROSTER

48 kg: Joscelyn Olayo-Munoz, Las Cruces, N.M. 

50 kg: Lorenzo Patricio, Waianae, Hawaii 

51 kg: Laila Zakirova, Staten Island, N.Y. 

54 kg: Violet Lopez, Milwaukee, Wis. 

55 kg: Emmanuel Chance, East Orange, N.J.  

57 kg: Mercedes Castanon, San Antonio, Texas 

60 kg: Shamiracle Hardaway, Lagrange, Ga. 

60 kg: Marcus Luther, Washington, D.C.  

65 kg: Mesiah Nimo, Dallas, Texas 

65 kg: Nevaeh Williams, Cleveland, Ohio 

70 kg: Malachi Ross, Grandview, Mo. 

75 kg: Joseph Awinongya, Joliet, Ill. 

80 kg: Elijah Lugo, Marietta, Ga. 

90 kg: Rishon Sims, Harrisburg, Pa.