After Narrow Escape From Home Fire, American Jones Eyes Gold

Maria Moronta (L) of the Dominican Republic and Oshae Jones (R) of the United States in action during the Women's Welter (64-69kg) quarterfinal on day seven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo, Japan, on July 30, 2021. Ueslei Marcelino/Reuters

TOKYO—After losing most of her home and thousands of dollars worth of boxing equipment in a fire in May, U.S. welterweight Oshae Jones said her eyes were on the gold prize now she was assured of a medal at the Tokyo Games.

“I had a vision of me standing on the podium and I practise my gold medal speech every day, so I plan on it,” Jones said after beating Dominican Maria Moronta in the quarterfinals on Friday, securing at least a bronze.