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Park Si-Hun surprises Roy Jones Jr. with long-awaited gold medal recovery

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Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Park Si-Hun surprises Roy Jones Jr. with long-awaited gold medal recovery

Summary

On May 30, 2023, Park Si-Hun traveled from South Korea to Pensacola, Florida, to present Roy Jones Jr. with the gold medal he should have won during their controversial boxing match at the 1988 Olympics. The match, which ended in a 3-2 decision for Park, has been regarded as one of the most disputed outcomes in Olympic history, with Jones out-landing Park significantly. This gesture from Park marked a reconciling moment for the two men who have carried the burden of that decision for over three decades. Their encounter has been described as an emotional reunion filled with healing for both.

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By the Numbers

•1988 Olympic match featured a controversial 3-2 decision favoring Park Si-Hun.
•Jones out-landed Park 86 punches to 32 in that match.
•Judges were later banned for their scoring in the bout.
•Park's presentation of the medal surprised Jones and was a significant emotional moment.
•Both fighters have studied the impact of their match on their lives for over 30 years.

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In 1988, one of the most controversial decisions in Olympic boxing history forever linked Roy Jones Jr. and Park Si-Hun. More than three decades later, the story took one final, unexpected turn.
— Yahoo Sportsby Joseph Santoliquito

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