US boxer Shakur Stevenson chases childhood dream to Olympics (The Associated Press)

Shakur Stevenson started throwing punches shortly after he could walk. ”Most people say they want to become a world champion, but he’s actually been obsessed and wanting to win a gold medal his entire boxing career,” said his grandfather, Wali Moses. ”And now that he’s reached the epitome of his career and a gold medal is right here, I think he’s starting to roll toward it.