superstar in Rio?

[Wales]

Who do you think will pick up the Val Barker trophy in Rio? Will there be a stand out star this summer?

[locoxelbox]

If Shakur Stevenson wins gold beating the likes of Robeisy Ramirez and Michael Conlan convincingly, he will be a superstar no doubt.
For Robeisy Ramirez and Roniel Iglesias, winning a second gold will mean they enter a select club of historical boxers and they will need to beat a couple of dangerous opponents which will make them candidates for the Val Barker Trophy.

[mike222]

Robeisis has not qualified for the Olympics, Andy Cruz will represent Cuba.

[donnellon]

Cruz has withdrawn, weight issues, he's boxing at 64 now! So Ramirez should make it in the last qualifiers.

[mike222]

Presumably then Yasnier Toledo Lopez will take preference over Cruz at 64.Julio Cesar must be a Val Barker contender at 81.

[donnellon]

Yep, Cruz is gone. The Moroccan moved up to take a place and the Africans gained a place from their qualifier.

[scallum2015]

Shakur Stevenson is something like 24 -0 in international competition and has won 2 World Championships. He may be destined to Win That Olympic Gold and become a Superstar

[Like a Boss]

I wonder what the reaction will be like if a pro takes out the Barker trophy in Rio?

[JMac]

I wonder what the reaction will be like if a pro takes out the Barker trophy in Rio?

Most so called amateurs that are good enough to make it to the Olympics are being payed in some way. If a so called pro wins the outstanding boxer trophy...good for them.

[pound per pound]

Who do you think will pick up the Val Barker trophy in Rio? Will there be a stand out star this summer?

Vasiliy Levit.