Boxing legend Roy Jones Jr has released footage of his heartwarming reunion with the man who ‘robbed’ him of an Olympic gold medal back in 1988.
Jones Jr competed at the Olympics as a 19-year-old and did not lose a single round en route to the final in Seoul where he would meet home favourite Park Si-Hun.
He outlanded the South Korean by 86 punches to 32 across three rounds and Park was even given a standing eight count in the second round. However, to the amazement of fans around the world, Park was awarded the victory by split decision, leaving Jones Jr to settle for a silver medal.
Park reportedly apologised to Jones Jr in the ring after the controversial decision was announced and the American superstar has now revealed Park visited him in Florida a couple of years ago to give him the gold medal he should have won over three decades earlier.
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Posting on his social media on Wednesday, Jones Jr shared the video of his reunion with Park alongside the caption: “In 1988, I was robbed of the gold medal in what became one of the biggest controversies in boxing history.
“By the grace of God, a couple of years ago, the man who won that medal made the trip from South Korea to my home to return it to me, feeling it was rightfully mine.”
In 1988, I was robbed of the gold medal in what became one of the biggest controversies in boxing history. By the grace of God, a couple of years ago, the man who won that medal made the trip from South Korea to my home to return it to me, feeling it was rightfully mine. pic.twitter.com/oGTwyLYft1
— Roy Jones Jr. (@RealRoyJonesJr) September 3, 2025
The clip starts with Jones Jr and Park embracing one another while Park’s son watches on after travelling over to the US with his father.
The two men then step into the ring together before Park gets the gold medal out of his pocket and reveals he wants to hand it over to Jones Jr.
Jones Jr is overwhelmed by the remarkable gesture as he covers his face and wipes away tears.
Park’s son explains that his father truly believes Jones Jr deserves the medal as it “belongs to you”.
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The emotional video ends with Jones Jr staring at the medal in his hand in disbelief.
Jones Jr moved over to the professional ranks after his Olympic heartbreak and went on to win world titles in four weight divisions.
He is now regarded as one of the most talented fighters to ever lace up a pair of gloves.
Meanwhile, Park retired after the Olympics without turning professional and moved into coaching.
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