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
| Date
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Round
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| Sunday, October 13, 1968 |
First round
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| Friday, October 18, 1968 |
Second round
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| Tuesday, October 22, 1968 |
Quarterfinals
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| Thursday, October 24, 1968 |
Semifinals
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| Saturday, October 26, 1968 |
Final Bout
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Draw
References
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1920–1936: 160–175 lb (72.6–79.4 kg) · 1948: 73–80 kg · 1952–2012: 75–81 kg · 2016–2020: 76–81 kg |
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