Professional boxers are allowed to compete in the Olympics primarily due to a rule change implemented in 2016 by the International Boxing Association (AIBA). The first notable professional to compete was former titleholder Hassan N’Dam, who not only failed to medal but also lost his opening fight. The decision marked a departure from the amateur-only Olympics policy that had been in place for more than a century.

The change has sparked debate about fairness in boxing – which a cynic might identify as an oxymoron. In boxing, fairness often hinges on drawing power at the box office or leverage in negotiations rather than merit in competition. Traditionally, the Olympics represented the pinnacle of amateur achievement, but in 2024 at least one professional fighter, featuring varying skill levels, can be found in each division.

Among the most notable professionals is IBF women’s lightweight titleholder Beatriz Ferreira. Also returning are 2020 Olympic gold medalist Bakhodir Jalolov and 2016 gold medalist Hasanboy Dusmatov, both now established professionals. The lines have been blurred, and while the future of professional boxers in the Olympics remains uncertain, so too is the future of the sport itself.

What follows is a list of every professional boxer competing at the Paris 2024 Olympics:

MEN’S BOXING

51 KILOGRAMS

Hasanboy Dusmatov, Uzbekistan

Pro record: 6-0, 5 KOs

Turned pro: November 2019

Notes: The 2016 gold medalist is the favorite to win the 2024 Olympics and is already fighting in 10-round bouts as a professional.

Amit Panghal, Indonesia

Pro record: 0-1

Turned pro: January 2014

57 KILOGRAMS

Vasile Usturoi, Belarus

Pro record: 2-0

Turned pro: September 2023

José Quiles, Spain

Pro record: 1-0

Turned pro: December 2022

Dolapo Omole, Nigeria

Pro record: 9-0, 9 KOs

Turned pro: February 2022

Abdumalik Khalokov, Uzbekistan

Pro record: 1-0

Turned pro: November 2023

63.5 KILOGRAMS

Sofiane Oumiha, France

Pro record: 5-0, 3 KOs

Turned pro: February 2022

Notes: Oumiha is best known for beating Teofimo Lopez in the Rio 2016 Olympics and being stopped by Keyshawn Davis in the 2020 Olympics. He will return for his third Olympic appearance in Paris.

Harry Garside, Australia

Pro record: 3-0, 2 KOs

Turned pro: December 2021

Bakhodur Usmonov, Tajikistan

Pro record: 8-0, 3 KOs

Turned pro: December 2020

Erislandy Alvarez

Pro record: 3-0, 1 KO

Turned pro: February 2023

71 KILOGRAMS

Vakhid Abbassov, Serbia

Pro record: 7-0, 3 KOs

Turned pro: May 2018

80 KILOGRAMS

Eumir Marcial, Philippines

Pro record: 5-0, 3 KOs

Turned pro: December 2020

Arlen Lopez, Cuba

Pro record: 3-0, 2 KOs

Turned pro: May 2022

Pylyp Akilov, Hungary

Pro record: 2-0

Turned pro: June 2021

92 KILOGRAMS

Davlat Boltaev, Tajikistan

Pro record: 4-0, 2 KOs

Turned pro: December 2021

Julio César La Cruz, Cuba

Pro record: 2-0, 2 KOs

Turned pro: May 2022

Ato Plodzicki-Faoagali, Samoa

Pro record: 2-0, 1 KO

Turned pro: November 2022

Lazizbek Mullojonov, Uzbekistan

Pro record: 4-0, 4 KOs

Turned pro: January 2021

Enmanuel Reyes, Spain

Pro record: 1-0, 1 KO

Turned pro: October 2022

Victor Schelstraete, Belarus

Pro record: 4-0, 3 KOs

Turned pro: January 2017

Georgii Kushitashvili, Georgia

Pro record: 2-0, 2 KOs

Turned pro: December 2021

92 KILOGRAMS AND UP

Kamshybek Kunkabayev, Kazakhstan

Pro record: 5-0

Turned pro: August 2020

Bakhodir Jalolov, Uzbekistan

Pro record: 14-0, 14 KOs

Turned pro: May 2018

Notes: Jalolov won the division at the 2020 Olympics and is a heavy favorite to repeat. He is also an undefeated professional, having won all of his fights by knockout – including stopping Richard Torrez Jr. in international competition as a professional, raising questions about the inclusion of pros in the Olympics.

Teremoana Junior, Australia

Pro record: 4-0

Turned pro: December 2020

WOMEN’S BOXING

50 KILOGRAMS

Giordana Sorrentino, Italy

Pro record: 1-0, 1 KO

Turned pro: October 2023

Wassila Lkhadiri, France

Pro record: 2-0

Turned pro: April 2021

Yesugen Oyuntsetseg, Mongolia

Pro record: 2-0

Turned pro: July 2022

54 KILOGRAMS

Yeni Arias, Colombia

Pro record: 1-0-1, 1 KO

Turned pro: February 2023

Jutamas Jitpong, Thailand

Pro record: 5-2, 2 KOs

Turned pro: July 2016

Notes: Holds a win over former title contender Casey Croft.

Munguntseteg Enkhjargal, Mongolia

Pro record: 0-0-1

Turned pro: July 2019

57 KILOGRAMS

Amina Zidani, France

Pro record: 5-0, 2 KOs

Turned pro: April 2021

Marcelat Sakobi Matshu, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Pro record: 1-1

Turned pro: January 2020

60 KILOGRAMS

Beatriz Ferreira, Brazil

Pro record: 5-0, 2 KOs

Turned pro: November 2022

Notable: Ferreira is currently the IBF lightweight titleholder.

Estelle Mossely, France

Pro record: 11-0-1, 1 KO

Turned pro: July 2018

Notes: Mossely was the gold medal winner at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

ShihYi Wu, Taiwan

Pro record: 1-0

Turned pro: September 2018

Thi Linh Ha, Vietnam

Pro record: 1-0

Turned pro: August 2019

66 KILOGRAMS

Oshin Derieuw, Belarus

Pro record: 19-0, 7 KOs

Turned pro: April 2016

Notes: Derieuw is an entrenched professional contender who might suffer in an amateur format as a result of being too established as a pro.

Imane Khelif, Algeria

Pro record: 1-0, 1 KO

Turned pro: November 2023

Jessica Triebelova, Slovakia

Pro record: 3-0, 1 KO

Turned pro: December 2022

Brigitte Mbabi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Pro record: 1-0, 1 KO

Turned pro: April 2024

Ivanusa Moreira, Cape Verde

Pro record: 2-0, 1 KO

Turned pro: December 2021

75 KILOGRAMS

Citlali Ortiz, Mexico

Pro record: 4-1, 1 KO

Notes: Ortiz was thought to be a top pro prospect during the pandemic, but a split decision loss to Diana Tapia Castro in her fourth fight – an immediate rematch of a bout she won by majority decision – was a shock. Oritz had good power during her youth amateur run.

Hergie Bacyadan, Philippines

Pro record: 1-0, 1 KO

Turned pro: October 2023

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