A quote from an article about USA Boxing - Q&A with Hal Adonis "The USOC would like us to get at least four medals. Of course, we want more." I think the USOC is being a little unrealistic expecting at least 4 medals in this modern era of boxers having to qualify to compete in the Olympics, fewer boxers in the Olympics, less weight classes, new scoring systems since 1988 that disfavored the USA style of boxing and more countries participating in amateur boxing all making it more difficult to earn medals.
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USOC expects USA Boxing to win at least 4 Olympic Medals
Re: USOC expects USA Boxing to win at least 4 Olympic Medals
The USOC has always given USAB 'markers' that they needed to meet in order to determine how much funding will be given to USAB. We haven't always met those markers causing a decrease in funding. I do believe the USOC takes into consideration any changes in the sport - doesn't mean they are being reasonable, however. 8)