Despite his many accolades, the 16-year-old champion didn’t set out to be a boxer that was the passion of his father. Now several wins later, the younger Awinongya faces new challenges, including a new weight class where tougher opponents await and college classes.
In December Joseph “Jo Jo” Awinongya Jr. of Joliet won the USA Boxing Nationals 2022 for his weight class. He also recently received a full scholarship to the University of St. Francis in Joliet.