2012 - BOXING

UNITED STATES 2012 BOXING OLYMPIC MEDALS 

Women

KG - 51			Marlen Esparza
KG - 75	Claressa Shields

The United States had a weak performance in the boxing competitions of the 2012 Olympic Games in London. The USA won only two medals, one gold and one bronze and presented a stark contrast between its male and female teams, with men outside any podium and women leading the medal table with 2 medals, one gold. MEN. The United States completely disappointed in the men's Boxing tournament, failing to reach the podium in any category. It was the first time since 1908 that US men didn't get medal. In 2008, in Beijing, the USA only won a bronze medal. WOMEN. Women's Boxing competitions were played for the first time in the Olympic Games in 2012. The United States has conducted an excellent campaign and placed first place in the medals table, winning two medals, one gold and one bronze. Claressa Shields was the team's big name to win the gold medal in the 75 kg category by defeating Russia's Nadezda Torlopova in the final. Marlen Esparza, in the category up to 51 kg, won the bronze medal. With success in the female division, the United States reaffirms its status as a pioneer country in Olympic sports.