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Roy Jones Jr. Receives 1988 Olympic Gold After Park Si‑hun’s Private Handover Goes Public

The newly released video documents Park’s 2023 visit to Jones’ Florida gym, a personal gesture that offers closure for the fighters without changing the official result.

Overview

  • Jones published the footage on Sept. 3, 2025, with the short film directed by Emmy-winning filmmaker Johnny Sweet.
  • The handover took place on May 30, 2023, in Pensacola, where Park told Jones through his son, “It belongs to you,” as both families looked on.
  • The 1988 light-middleweight final ended 3–2 for Park despite Jones outlanding him by a wide margin and forcing two standing eight counts, a decision long condemned by observers.
  • The IOC’s 1997 review found no evidence to support bribery allegations against the judges, though the USOC had sought an inquiry after Stasi-linked reports.
  • Jones received the Val Barker Trophy and went on to win titles in four weight classes, while Park later coached and has spoken about depression stemming from the controversy.