Olympic Bronze to Chicago Grit: Nate “The Snake” Jones | From Cabrini-Green to the 1996 Olympics
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Olympic Bronze to Chicago Grit: Nate “The Snake” Jones | From Cabrini-Green to the 1996 Olympics
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From the Cabrini-Green housing projects of Chicago to the Olympic stage in Atlanta, this episode of Chicago Blue Print sits down with boxing legend Nate “The Snake” Jones.
Nate breaks down his journey from the streets to the ring, winning back-to-back National Golden Gloves titles (1994 & 1995), earning Olympic Bronze in the 1996 Heavyweight division, and later turning professional with a record of 18 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw. He speaks candidly about the real business of boxing, the sacrifices people don’t see, and the hard decision to retire in 2002 due to health issues involving diminished reflexes and memory.
This is not a highlight reel — it’s the real blueprint: discipline, survival, legacy, and knowing when to walk away.
If you care about Chicago history, Olympic boxing, or real-life lessons from a man who lived it, this episode is for you.
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