Siegfried Mehnert

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Siegfried Mehnert (born 3 March 1963 in Schenkenberg, Delitzsch, Bezirk Leipzig) is a former amateur boxer from East Germany. He is best known for twice winning the European title (1985 and 1989) in the men's welterweight (– 67 kg) division. He also competed at the 1988 Seoul Olympics.

FullnameSiegfried Mehnert
Nationality East Germany
Born (1963-03-03) 3 March 1963 (age 63)
Height1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
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Siegfried Mehnert
Siegfried Mehnert in 1982
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Full nameSiegfried Mehnert
Nationality East Germany
Born (1963-03-03) 3 March 1963 (age 63)
Height1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight68 kg (150 lb)
Sport
SportBoxing
Weight classWelterweight
ClubSV Halle, Halle an der Saale
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  East Germany
Friendship Games
Bronze medal – third place1984 HavanaLight welterweight
World Championships
Silver medal – second place1989 MoscowWelterweight
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place1983 VarnaLight Welterweight
Gold medal – first place1985 BudapestWelterweight
Silver medal – second place1987 TurinWelterweight
Gold medal – first place1989 AthensWelterweight
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1988 Olympic results

Below is the Olympic record of Siegfried Mehnert, an East German welterweight boxer who competed at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul.

  • Round of 64: defeated Jose Ortiz (Puerto Rico) by decision, 5–0
  • Round of 32: defeated Abdellas Taouane (Morocco) by decision, 5–0
  • Round of 16: lost to Song Kyung-Sup (South Korea) by decision, 2–3

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