The Iraqi Olympic Committee is moving to recruit a professional boxer from America to represent Iraq internationally.

The head of the Iraqi National Olympic Committee, Aqeel Muftin, discussed the possibility of the Iraqi professional boxer in the United States, Julius Jojo, joining the ranks of Iraqi boxing to represent the country in upcoming international championships and events.
Muftin confirmed, during his meeting with Jojo, that the Olympic Committee operates according to a strategic vision to discover athletic talents and attract Iraqi competencies abroad, with the aim of preparing champions capable of achieving success and elevating Iraq's name in international forums.
He pointed out that Iraqi boxing has the potential to compete at both the continental and international levels, noting that the committee focuses on harnessing young talents and providing the appropriate environment to develop their capabilities, which contributes to enhancing the presence of Iraqi sports during the upcoming Olympic Games.