Boxing at the 1968 Summer Olympics – Heavyweight explained

The Heavyweight class in the boxing competition was the highest weight class. Heavyweights were limited to those boxers weighing a minimum of 81 kilograms (178.6 lbs). 16 boxers qualified for this category. Like all Olympic boxing events, the competition was a straight single-elimination tournament. Both semifinal losers were awarded bronze medals, so no boxers competed again after their first loss. Bouts consisted of six rounds each. Five judges scored each bout.[1]

Schedule

DateRound
Wednesday, October 16, 1968 First round
Tuesday, October 22, 1968 Quarterfinals
Thursday, October 24, 1968 Semifinals
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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Boxing at the 1968 Mexico City Summer Games: Men's Heavyweight . https://web.archive.org/web/20200418130259/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/summer/1968/BOX/mens-heavyweight.html . dead . 18 April 2020 . Sports Reference . 13 December 2018.