South Korean Boxer Returns 1988 Olympic Gold to Roy Jones Jr

Roy Jones Jr. was controversially denied the gold medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympics after a disputed decision awarded it to South Korean boxer Park Si-hun, despite Jones dominating the fight. More than three decades later, Park traveled to Jones' ranch in Florida and returned the gold medal to him, acknowledging that it rightfully belonged to Jones. The decision in 1988 sparked widespread criticism and led to reforms in Olympic boxing judging, though the official result was never overturned. Park has expressed deep remorse over the event, revealing that the backlash from the controversial decision led to depression and suicidal thoughts. Jones, who received the Val Barker Trophy for best stylistic boxer at the Games, went on to have a highly successful professional career, winning titles across multiple weight classes. The International Olympic Committee investigated but found no conclusive evidence of bribery, while Jones vowed never to let judges determine his fate again, striving to leave no doubt in his professional bouts.