Boxing at the 1968 Summer Olympics – Light heavyweight

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The Light heavyweight class in the boxing competition was the second-highest weight class. Light heavyweights were limited to those boxers weighing a maximum of 81 kilograms (178.6 lbs). 18 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]

Medalists

Schedule

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Date Round
Sunday, October 13, 1968First round
Friday, October 18, 1968Second round
Tuesday, October 22, 1968Quarterfinals
Thursday, October 24, 1968Semifinals
Saturday, October 26, 1968Final Bout
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