Joliet Teen Wins Fourth Junior Olympic Boxing Title
July 14, 2023 12:45PM CDT

(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
A Joliet teen is being honored for an impressive accomplishment. Sixteen-year-old Joseph Awinongya Junior won his fourth Junior Olympic Boxing title. He also has some high-level academic achievements when he started Joliet Junior College as a 13-year-old. Awinongya plans to graduate with his associate’s degree this summer and will begin to pursue his bachelor’s degree in the fall.