On a day when Cuba continued its dominance and Ireland won its first gold medal ever in boxing, @oscardelahoya took the sting out of one of the United States' most disappointing Olympic performances in 36 years. De La Hoya won the lightweight gold #OnThisDay in 1992, bringing the United States' Barcelona medal count in boxing to one gold, one silver (Chris Byrd) and one bronze (Tim Austin), the lowest total for the country since 1956, when it won two golds and one silver. De La Hoya, whose quest

Professional boxing is back in Cuba after more than 60 years. As a boxing powerhouse, Cuba aims to stay on top by developing fresh talent and opening doors for athletic youth on the global stage. #Cuba #Boxing | BreakThrough News