Olympics Day 5: Americans Jahmal Harvey, Omari Jones triumph, advance to quarterfinals

American boxers Jahmal Harvey and Omari Jones scored big wins on Wednesday, July 31, advancing to the quarterfinals of the 2024 Olympics at Arena Paris Nord.

Harvey, 21, of Oxon Hill, Md. scored a narrow 3-2 split decision over Brazil’s Luiz Oliveira in their men’s 57 kilogram bout, while Omari Jones, 21, of Orlando, Fla. scored a conclusive 5-0 win over Kan Chia Wei of Chinese Taipei in the 71kg division.

Harvey and Oliveira wasted little time getting reacquainted, having fought six times prior...