The 2024 Olympics in Paris are fast approaching, and Team GB has announced a squad of six boxers to represent Great Britain. The team includes super-heavyweight Delicious Orie, heavyweight Pat Brown, light-middleweight Lewis Richardson, middleweight Chantelle Reid, welterweight Rosie Eccles, and bantamweight Charley Davison. Each boxer brings unique strengths and experiences to the squad, with Davison being the only fighter with previous Olympic experience.
Delicious Orie and Rosie Eccles stood out by winning gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Lewis Richardson secured his place in the team after qualifying last week in Thailand, demonstrating his determination and skill in the ring. Davison moved up to bantamweight for the Paris Olympics and has big expectations following her success at the Tokyo Games where she reached the quarter-final stage.
Orie is one of the favourites in the group and has shown exceptional performance, winning gold at the Commonwealth Games in 2022. Alongside Davison and Welshwoman Eccles, he qualified at the 2023 European Games last June further solidifying his reputation as a top contender. Despite challenges from the pandemic, Eccles missed out on Tokyo 2020 after contracting coronavirus multiple times but has persevered and earned her place on the team for Paris.
Team GB chef de mission Mark England expressed confidence in the selected boxers, highlighting their talent, character, and personality in the team. The squad is eager to make their mark at the Games and continue to uphold the legacy of GB boxing on the international stage. With big expectations following
