Boxing at the 1972 Summer Olympics
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Final results for the Boxing
competition at the 1972 Summer Olympics
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It was held August 27 to September 10, with the participation of 357 fighters from 81 countries.
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Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
competition at the 1972 Summer Olympics
1972 Summer Olympics
The 1972 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from August 26 to September 11, 1972....
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It was held August 27 to September 10, with the participation of 357 fighters from 81 countries.
Medal table
| 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |
| 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | |
| 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | |
| 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | ||
| 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 15 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | |
| 16 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Light Flyweight (– 48 kg)
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György Gedo György Gedó György Gedó is a former Hungarian boxer.Gedó was born in Újpest, Budapest, Hungary. He won the gold medal in the light flyweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics... |
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Kim U-Gil Kim U-Gil Kim U-Gil is a former boxer from North Korea who won the silver medal in the light flyweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. In the final he was defeated by Hungary's György Gedó on points .-External links:*... |
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First Round
- Chanyalev Haile (ETH) def. Timothy FerukaTimothy FerukaTimothy Feruka was a Zambian boxer and coach. Nicknamed Tim the Tiger, he is regarded as a legend in his native Zambia....
(ZAM), KO-1
- Héctor VelasquezHéctor VelásquezHéctor "Joto" Velásquez Verga was a boxer from Chile. He represented his native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany....
(CHL) def. Vandui Batbayar (MGL), 5:0
- Ralph Evans (GBR) def. Salvador García (MEX), 4:1
- Asen Nikolov (BUL) def. Yoshimitsu Aragaki (JPN), 5:0
- Vladimir Ivanov (URS) def. Carlos Leyes (ARG), 5:0
- György GedoGyörgy GedóGyörgy Gedó is a former Hungarian boxer.Gedó was born in Újpest, Budapest, Hungary. He won the gold medal in the light flyweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics...
(HUN) def. Sripirom Surapong (THA), TKO-3
- Dennis Talbot (AUS) def. Francisco Rodriguez (VEN), KO-2
- Said Ahmed El-Ashry (EGY) def. Meriga Salou Seriki (BEN), 5:0
- James Odwori (UGA) def. Vicente Arsenal (PHI), TKO-2
- Kim U-GilKim U-GilKim U-Gil is a former boxer from North Korea who won the silver medal in the light flyweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. In the final he was defeated by Hungary's György Gedó on points .-External links:*...
(PRK) def. Bakari Selemani (TNZ), TKO-1
- Lee Suk-Un (KOR) def. Roman Rozek (POL), 5:0
- Davey ArmstrongDavey ArmstrongDavey Lee Armstrong is a retired boxer from the United States.-Amateur career:Armstrong began boxing at the Tacoma Boys Club, along with future world champions Rocky Lockridge and Johnny Bumphus, as well as 1972 Olympic Gold Medalist Sugar Ray Seales.Armstrong represented the USA at the 1972...
(USA) def. Arif Dorgu (TUR), 4:1
- Enrique Rodriguez (ESP) def. Alexandru TureiAlexandru TureiAlexandru Turei is a former light flyweight Romanian boxer who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was defeated by Enrique Rodríguez in the first round of Olympic tournament.-References:...
(ROU), 3:2
- Rafael CarbonellRafael CarbonellRafael Carbonell Carrion is a retired boxer from Cuba, who represented his native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1964....
(CUB) def. Prudencio CardonaPrudencio CardonaPrudencio Cardona is a former boxer who was world flyweight champion. He represented his native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.-Professional boxing career:...
(COL), 5:0
- Kadir Syed AbdulKadir Syed AbdulKadir Syed Abdul, born 16 February 1948, was the first Singaporean to win a medal for boxing in the Commonwealth Games, where he was awarded the bronze medal. He has also been a representative for Singapore in various regional meets.-Boxing career:...
(SIN) def. Gaetano Curcetti (ITA), TKO-3
Second Round
- Chanyalev Haile (ETH) def. Shekie Kongo (MLW), TKO-2
- Ralph Evans (GBR) def. Héctor VelasquezHéctor VelásquezHéctor "Joto" Velásquez Verga was a boxer from Chile. He represented his native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany....
(CHL), 5:0
- Vladimir Ivanov (URS) def. Asen Nikolov (BUL), 5:0
- György GedoGyörgy GedóGyörgy Gedó is a former Hungarian boxer.Gedó was born in Újpest, Budapest, Hungary. He won the gold medal in the light flyweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics...
(HUN) def. Dennis Talbot (AUS), 5:0
- James Odwori (UGA) def. Said Ahmed El-Ashry (EGY), TKO-2
- Kim U-GilKim U-GilKim U-Gil is a former boxer from North Korea who won the silver medal in the light flyweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. In the final he was defeated by Hungary's György Gedó on points .-External links:*...
(PRK) def. Lee Suk-Un (KOR), 4:1
- Enrique Rodríguez (ESP) def. Davey ArmstrongDavey ArmstrongDavey Lee Armstrong is a retired boxer from the United States.-Amateur career:Armstrong began boxing at the Tacoma Boys Club, along with future world champions Rocky Lockridge and Johnny Bumphus, as well as 1972 Olympic Gold Medalist Sugar Ray Seales.Armstrong represented the USA at the 1972...
(USA), 5:0
- Rafael CarbonellRafael CarbonellRafael Carbonell Carrion is a retired boxer from Cuba, who represented his native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1964....
(CUB) def. Kadir Syed AbdulKadir Syed AbdulKadir Syed Abdul, born 16 February 1948, was the first Singaporean to win a medal for boxing in the Commonwealth Games, where he was awarded the bronze medal. He has also been a representative for Singapore in various regional meets.-Boxing career:...
(SIN), TKO-2
Quarterfinals
- Ralph Evans (GBR) def. Chanyalev Haile (ETH), 5:0
- György GedoGyörgy GedóGyörgy Gedó is a former Hungarian boxer.Gedó was born in Újpest, Budapest, Hungary. He won the gold medal in the light flyweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics...
(HUN) def. Vladimir Ivanov (URS), 3:2
- Kim U-GilKim U-GilKim U-Gil is a former boxer from North Korea who won the silver medal in the light flyweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. In the final he was defeated by Hungary's György Gedó on points .-External links:*...
(PRK) def. James Odwori (UGA), KO-2
- Enrique Rodríguez (ESP) def. Rafael CarbonellRafael CarbonellRafael Carbonell Carrion is a retired boxer from Cuba, who represented his native country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1964....
(CUB), 4:1
Semifinals
- György GedoGyörgy GedóGyörgy Gedó is a former Hungarian boxer.Gedó was born in Újpest, Budapest, Hungary. He won the gold medal in the light flyweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics...
(HUN) def. Ralph Evans (GBR), 5:0
- Kim U-GilKim U-GilKim U-Gil is a former boxer from North Korea who won the silver medal in the light flyweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. In the final he was defeated by Hungary's György Gedó on points .-External links:*...
(PRK) def. Enrique Rodríguez (ESP), 3:2
Flyweight (– 51 kg)
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Georgi Kostadinov Georgi Kostadinov Georgi Kostadinov is a former boxer from Bulgaria.-Amateur career:Kostadinov won the Olympic Flyweight gold medal at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games for Bulgaria... |
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Leo Rwabwogo Leo Rwabwogo Leo Rwabwogo was a boxer from Uganda, who won a total number of two Olympic medals during his career as an amateur in the flyweight division . He did so in 1968 and 1972. As of 2008, he was the only Ugandan who has won more than one Olympic medal.-References:**... |
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Leszek Blazynski Leszek Blazynski Leszek Błażyński was a boxer from Poland, who twice won the bronze medal in the men's flyweight division at the Summer Olympics. He first did so in 1972, when Munich hosted the Games... |
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Douglas Rodríguez Douglas Rodríguez (boxer) Douglas Rodríguez is a retired amateur boxer from Cuba, who represented his native country in the Men's Flyweight category at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.... |
First Round
- Leo RwabwogoLeo RwabwogoLeo Rwabwogo was a boxer from Uganda, who won a total number of two Olympic medals during his career as an amateur in the flyweight division . He did so in 1968 and 1972. As of 2008, he was the only Ugandan who has won more than one Olympic medal.-References:**...
(UGA) def. Jorge Acuña (URU), 5:0
- Maurice O'Sullivan (GBR) def. Rabah Kaloufi (FRA), 3:2
- Fujio Nagai (JPN) def. Renato Fortaleza (PHI), 4:1
- Douglas RodríguezDouglas Rodríguez (boxer)Douglas Rodríguez is a retired amateur boxer from Cuba, who represented his native country in the Men's Flyweight category at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany....
(CUB) def. Jorge Mejia (ECU), 5:0
- Gerd Schubert (FRG) def. Phar Khong (CMB), walk-over
- Orn-Chim Chawalit (THA) def. Sandor Orbán (HUN), walk-over
- Arturo Delgado (MEX) def. Salvador Miranda (NIC), TKO-3
Second Round
- Leszek BlazynskiLeszek BlazynskiLeszek Błażyński was a boxer from Poland, who twice won the bronze medal in the men's flyweight division at the Summer Olympics. He first did so in 1972, when Munich hosted the Games...
(POL) def. Chander Narayanan (IND), 3:2
- You Man-Chong (KOR) def. Saidi Tambwe (TNZ), 5:0
- Niamdash Batsuren (MGL) def. Antonio García (ESP), 4:1
- Calixto PerezCalixto PérezCalixto Pérez is a retired boxer from Colombia, who represented his native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics...
(COL) def. Martin VargasMartín VargasMartín Vargas Fuentes is a former boxer from Chile, who represented his native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. He attempted to obtain Chile's first boxing world title four times...
(CHL), 5:0
- Tim Dement (USA) def. Ali Gharbi (TUN), 5:0
- Georgi KostadinovGeorgi KostadinovGeorgi Kostadinov is a former boxer from Bulgaria.-Amateur career:Kostadinov won the Olympic Flyweight gold medal at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games for Bulgaria...
(BUL) def. Jan Balouch (PAK), TKO-2
- Chris IusChris IusChris Ius is a retired boxer from Canada, who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1972. In both tournaments he was eliminated in the third round.-Boxing Club:...
(CAN) def. Ali Ouabbou (MAR), 3:2
- Boris Zoriktuyev (URS) def. Dawla Vanlal (BUR), TKO-3
- Franco UdellaFranco UdellaFranco Udella is an Italian former world boxing champion.- Olympic games results :1968 *Lost to Alberto Morales 0-51972 *1st round bye...
(ITA) def. Felix Maina (KEN), 5:0
- Constantin Gruescu (ROU) def. Kemal Sonunur (TUR), 5:0
- Douglas RodríguezDouglas Rodríguez (boxer)Douglas Rodríguez is a retired amateur boxer from Cuba, who represented his native country in the Men's Flyweight category at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany....
(CUB) def. Fujio Nagai (JPN), 5:0
- Leo RwabwogoLeo RwabwogoLeo Rwabwogo was a boxer from Uganda, who won a total number of two Olympic medals during his career as an amateur in the flyweight division . He did so in 1968 and 1972. As of 2008, he was the only Ugandan who has won more than one Olympic medal.-References:**...
(UGA) def. Maurice O'Sullivan (GBR), TKO-1
- Orn-Chim Chawalit (THA) def. Gerd Schubert (FRG), 4:1
- Mohamed Selim (EGY) def. Wilfredo GómezWilfredo GómezWilfredo Gómez , sometimes referred to as Bazooka Gómez, is a former boxer and three time world champion.-Biography:...
(PUR), 4:1
- Neil McLaughlin (IRL) def. Abaker Saed Mohamed (SUD), 5:0
Third Round
- Leszek BlazynskiLeszek BlazynskiLeszek Błażyński was a boxer from Poland, who twice won the bronze medal in the men's flyweight division at the Summer Olympics. He first did so in 1972, when Munich hosted the Games...
(POL) def. Arturo Delgado (MEX), 5:0
- You Man-Chong (KOR) def. Niamdash Batsuren (MGL), 4:1
- Calixto PerezCalixto PérezCalixto Pérez is a retired boxer from Colombia, who represented his native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics...
(COL) def. Tim Dement (USA), 5:0
- Georgi KostadinovGeorgi KostadinovGeorgi Kostadinov is a former boxer from Bulgaria.-Amateur career:Kostadinov won the Olympic Flyweight gold medal at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games for Bulgaria...
(BUL) def. Chris IusChris IusChris Ius is a retired boxer from Canada, who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1972. In both tournaments he was eliminated in the third round.-Boxing Club:...
(CAN), 5:0
- Boris Zoriktuyev (URS) def. Franco UdellaFranco UdellaFranco Udella is an Italian former world boxing champion.- Olympic games results :1968 *Lost to Alberto Morales 0-51972 *1st round bye...
(ITA), 4:1
- Douglas RodríguezDouglas Rodríguez (boxer)Douglas Rodríguez is a retired amateur boxer from Cuba, who represented his native country in the Men's Flyweight category at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany....
(CUB) def. Constantin Gruescu (ROU), 3:2
- Leo RwabwogoLeo RwabwogoLeo Rwabwogo was a boxer from Uganda, who won a total number of two Olympic medals during his career as an amateur in the flyweight division . He did so in 1968 and 1972. As of 2008, he was the only Ugandan who has won more than one Olympic medal.-References:**...
(UGA) def. Orn-Chim Chawalit (THA), 4:1
- Neil McLaughlin (IRL) def. Mohamed Selim (EGY), KO-2
Quarterfinals
- Leszek BlazynskiLeszek BlazynskiLeszek Błażyński was a boxer from Poland, who twice won the bronze medal in the men's flyweight division at the Summer Olympics. He first did so in 1972, when Munich hosted the Games...
(POL) def. You Man-Chong (KOR), 3:2
- Georgi KostadinovGeorgi KostadinovGeorgi Kostadinov is a former boxer from Bulgaria.-Amateur career:Kostadinov won the Olympic Flyweight gold medal at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games for Bulgaria...
(BUL) def. Calixto PerezCalixto PérezCalixto Pérez is a retired boxer from Colombia, who represented his native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics...
(COL), 3:2
- Douglas RodríguezDouglas Rodríguez (boxer)Douglas Rodríguez is a retired amateur boxer from Cuba, who represented his native country in the Men's Flyweight category at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany....
(CUB) def. Boris Zoriktuyev (URS), TKO-3
- Leo RwabwogoLeo RwabwogoLeo Rwabwogo was a boxer from Uganda, who won a total number of two Olympic medals during his career as an amateur in the flyweight division . He did so in 1968 and 1972. As of 2008, he was the only Ugandan who has won more than one Olympic medal.-References:**...
(UGA) def. Neil McLaughlin (IRL), TKO-3
Semifinals
- Georgi KostadinovGeorgi KostadinovGeorgi Kostadinov is a former boxer from Bulgaria.-Amateur career:Kostadinov won the Olympic Flyweight gold medal at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games for Bulgaria...
(BUL) def. Leszek BlazynskiLeszek BlazynskiLeszek Błażyński was a boxer from Poland, who twice won the bronze medal in the men's flyweight division at the Summer Olympics. He first did so in 1972, when Munich hosted the Games...
(POL), 5:0
- Leo RwabwogoLeo RwabwogoLeo Rwabwogo was a boxer from Uganda, who won a total number of two Olympic medals during his career as an amateur in the flyweight division . He did so in 1968 and 1972. As of 2008, he was the only Ugandan who has won more than one Olympic medal.-References:**...
(UGA) def. Douglas RodríguezDouglas Rodríguez (boxer)Douglas Rodríguez is a retired amateur boxer from Cuba, who represented his native country in the Men's Flyweight category at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany....
(CUB), 3:2
Bantamweight (– 54 kg)
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Orlando Martínez Orlando Martínez Orlando Martínez is a former bantamweight boxer from Cuba, who won the gold medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics. Three years later he captured the gold at the 1975 Pan American Games... |
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Alfonso Zamora Alfonso Zamora Alfonso Zamora Quiroz is a former Mexican boxer who fought from 1973 to 1980. Zamora was the silver medalist at the 1972 Munich Olympics. He enjoyed a meteoric rise in his professional career... |
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George Turpin George Turpin George Turpin is a former bantamweight boxer from the United Kingdom. Turpin was unbeaten as a senior amateur against British opposition and after winning the British ABA championship for 2 consecutive years he won the [bronze] medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics... |
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Ricardo Carreras Ricardo Carreras Ricardo Carreras is a former bantamweight boxer from the United States, who won the bronze medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics. In the semifinals of the men's bantamweight division he was defeated by eventual silver medalist Alfonso Zamora-Amateur career:Carreras was also the 1971 National AAU... |
First Round
- Stefan FörsterStefan ForsterStefan Forster is a German rower.- External links :* at sports-reference.com...
(GDR) def. Leslie HamiltonLeslie HamiltonLieutenant Leslie Hamilton was a World War I flying ace credited with six aerial victories. After a postwar spell of stunt flying as "The Flying Gypsy", he attempted the first nonstop east-west flight across the Atlantic Ocean...
(CAN), 4:1
- Mayaki SeydouMayaki SeydouMayaki Seydou is a former Nigerien bantamweight boxer. Seydou competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics for Niger. In his first match, Seydou beat Turkey's Mehmet Kunova before losing to East Germany's Stefan Förster.-References:...
(NIG) def. Mehmet Kunova (TUR), 3:2
- Koh Keun-Sang (KOR) def. Mohamed Ayele (ETH), KO-1
- Abdelaziz Hammi (TUN) def. Leopold Agbazo (BEN), 5:0
- Juan Francisco RodríguezJuan Francisco RodríguezJuan Francisco Rodríguez Márquez is a retired boxer from Spain, who twice represented his native country during the 1970s at the Summer Olympics. He reached the quarterfinals in 1972...
(ESP) def. Luis Avíla (PAN), 5:0
- Aldo Cosentino (FRA) def. Józef Reszpondek (POL), 5:0
Second Round
- George TurpinGeorge TurpinGeorge Turpin is a former bantamweight boxer from the United Kingdom. Turpin was unbeaten as a senior amateur against British opposition and after winning the British ABA championship for 2 consecutive years he won the [bronze] medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics...
(GBR) def. Pierre Amont N'diaye (SNG), 5:0
- Chee Yen Wang (TPE) def. Manoochehr Bahmani (IRI), 3:2
- John Mwaura Nderu (KEN) def. Eduardo BarraganEduardo BarraganEduardo Barragan is a retired Colombian boxer, who competed for his South American nation at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany....
(COL), 4:1
- Kim Yong-IkKim Yong-ikKim Yong Ik , also known as Yong Ik Kim, was an early Korean-American writer, originally from South Korea, and, in particular from Tongyong...
(PRK) def. Deusdete Vasconselos (BRA), 4:1
- Michael Dowling (IRL) def. Ove Lundby (SWE), 4:1
- Orlando MartínezOrlando MartínezOrlando Martínez is a former bantamweight boxer from Cuba, who won the gold medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics. Three years later he captured the gold at the 1975 Pan American Games...
(CUB) def. Maung Win (BUR), 4:1
- Ferry Moniaga (INA) def. René Silva (NIC), 5:0
- Joe Destimo (GHA) def. Werner Schaefer (FRG), 3:2
- Bulan Ganbat (MGL) def. David Oleme (CMR), 5:0
- Ricardo CarrerasRicardo CarrerasRicardo Carreras is a former bantamweight boxer from the United States, who won the bronze medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics. In the semifinals of the men's bantamweight division he was defeated by eventual silver medalist Alfonso Zamora-Amateur career:Carreras was also the 1971 National AAU...
(USA) def. Michael O'Brien (AUS), TKO-3
- Vassily Solomin (URS) def. Veepol Charndej (THA), 5:0
- Marin Lazar (ROU) def. Flevitus Bitegeko (TNZ), 5:0
- Alfonso ZamoraAlfonso ZamoraAlfonso Zamora Quiroz is a former Mexican boxer who fought from 1973 to 1980. Zamora was the silver medalist at the 1972 Munich Olympics. He enjoyed a meteoric rise in his professional career...
(MEX) def. Ricardo FortalezaRicardo FortalezaRicardo Mendoza Fortaleza is a Filipino-Australian retired Olympic amateur boxer/amateur boxing coach and boxing instructor. He now resides in Blacktown, Sydney, Australia.-Early career:...
(PHI), TKO-2
- Koh Keun-Sang (KOR) def. Abdelazis Hammi (TUN), 5:0
- Stefan FörsterStefan ForsterStefan Forster is a German rower.- External links :* at sports-reference.com...
(GDR) def. Mayaki SeydouMayaki SeydouMayaki Seydou is a former Nigerien bantamweight boxer. Seydou competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics for Niger. In his first match, Seydou beat Turkey's Mehmet Kunova before losing to East Germany's Stefan Förster.-References:...
(NIG), 5:0
- Juan Francisco RodríguezJuan Francisco RodríguezJuan Francisco Rodríguez Márquez is a retired boxer from Spain, who twice represented his native country during the 1970s at the Summer Olympics. He reached the quarterfinals in 1972...
(ESP) def. Aldo Cosentino (FRA), 4:1
Third Round
- George TurpinGeorge TurpinGeorge Turpin is a former bantamweight boxer from the United Kingdom. Turpin was unbeaten as a senior amateur against British opposition and after winning the British ABA championship for 2 consecutive years he won the [bronze] medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics...
(GBR) def. Chee Yen Wang (TPE), 5:0
- John Mwaura Nderu (KEN) def. Kim Yong-IkKim Yong-ikKim Yong Ik , also known as Yong Ik Kim, was an early Korean-American writer, originally from South Korea, and, in particular from Tongyong...
(PRK), 4:1
- Orlando MartínezOrlando MartínezOrlando Martínez is a former bantamweight boxer from Cuba, who won the gold medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics. Three years later he captured the gold at the 1975 Pan American Games...
(CUB) def. Michael Dowling (IRL), 3:2
- Ferry Moniaga (INA) def. Joe Destimo (GHA), 4:1
- Ricardo CarrerasRicardo CarrerasRicardo Carreras is a former bantamweight boxer from the United States, who won the bronze medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics. In the semifinals of the men's bantamweight division he was defeated by eventual silver medalist Alfonso Zamora-Amateur career:Carreras was also the 1971 National AAU...
(USA) def. Bulan Ganbat (MGL), 3:2
- Vassily Solomin (URS) def. Marin Lazar (ROU), 4:1
- Alfonso ZamoraAlfonso ZamoraAlfonso Zamora Quiroz is a former Mexican boxer who fought from 1973 to 1980. Zamora was the silver medalist at the 1972 Munich Olympics. He enjoyed a meteoric rise in his professional career...
(MEX) def. Stefan FörsterStefan ForsterStefan Forster is a German rower.- External links :* at sports-reference.com...
(GDR), 5:0
- Juan Francisco RodríguezJuan Francisco RodríguezJuan Francisco Rodríguez Márquez is a retired boxer from Spain, who twice represented his native country during the 1970s at the Summer Olympics. He reached the quarterfinals in 1972...
(ESP) def. Koh Keun-Sang (KOR), 5:0
Quarterfinals
- George TurpinGeorge TurpinGeorge Turpin is a former bantamweight boxer from the United Kingdom. Turpin was unbeaten as a senior amateur against British opposition and after winning the British ABA championship for 2 consecutive years he won the [bronze] medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics...
(GBR) def. John Mwaura Nderu (KEN), 4:1
- Orlando MartínezOrlando MartínezOrlando Martínez is a former bantamweight boxer from Cuba, who won the gold medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics. Three years later he captured the gold at the 1975 Pan American Games...
(CUB) def. Ferry Moniaga (INA), 5:0
- Ricardo CarrerasRicardo CarrerasRicardo Carreras is a former bantamweight boxer from the United States, who won the bronze medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics. In the semifinals of the men's bantamweight division he was defeated by eventual silver medalist Alfonso Zamora-Amateur career:Carreras was also the 1971 National AAU...
(USA) def. Vassily Solomin (URS), 3:2
- Alfonso ZamoraAlfonso ZamoraAlfonso Zamora Quiroz is a former Mexican boxer who fought from 1973 to 1980. Zamora was the silver medalist at the 1972 Munich Olympics. He enjoyed a meteoric rise in his professional career...
(MEX) def. Juan Francisco RodríguezJuan Francisco RodríguezJuan Francisco Rodríguez Márquez is a retired boxer from Spain, who twice represented his native country during the 1970s at the Summer Olympics. He reached the quarterfinals in 1972...
(ESP), KO-2
Semifinals
- Orlando MartínezOrlando MartínezOrlando Martínez is a former bantamweight boxer from Cuba, who won the gold medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics. Three years later he captured the gold at the 1975 Pan American Games...
(CUB) def. George TurpinGeorge TurpinGeorge Turpin is a former bantamweight boxer from the United Kingdom. Turpin was unbeaten as a senior amateur against British opposition and after winning the British ABA championship for 2 consecutive years he won the [bronze] medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics...
(GBR), 3:2
- Alfonso ZamoraAlfonso ZamoraAlfonso Zamora Quiroz is a former Mexican boxer who fought from 1973 to 1980. Zamora was the silver medalist at the 1972 Munich Olympics. He enjoyed a meteoric rise in his professional career...
(MEX) def. Ricardo CarrerasRicardo CarrerasRicardo Carreras is a former bantamweight boxer from the United States, who won the bronze medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics. In the semifinals of the men's bantamweight division he was defeated by eventual silver medalist Alfonso Zamora-Amateur career:Carreras was also the 1971 National AAU...
(USA), 4:1
Featherweight (– 57 kg)
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Boris Kuznetsov Boris Kuznetsov (boxer) Boris Georgievich Kuznetsov , February 23, 1947 – May 3, 2006) was a Russian boxer, who won the gold medal in the men's featherweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics for the USSR.He was born in Astrakhan.... |
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Philip Waruinge Philip Waruinge Philip Waruinge is a retired boxer from Kenya, who competed in the featherweight division during his career as an amateur.-Amateur career:... |
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Clemente Rojas Clemente Rojas Clemente Rojas is a retired boxer from Colombia, who won the bronze medal in the men's featherweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics. He turned pro on September 29, 1974, and retired in 1983, after 25 bouts .-References:... |
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First Round
- Pasqualino Morbidelli (ITA) def. Morgan Mwenya (ZAM), 5:0
- Angelos Theotokatos (GRE) def. Lema Yemane (ETH), 5:0
- Louis Self (USA) def. Maurice Apeang (FRA), 5:0
- Michael Andrews (NGR) def. Abdou Faye (SEN), 5:0
- Andras BotosAndrás BotosAndrás Botos is a retired boxer, who won the bronze medal in the men's featherweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-Olympic results:*Boxed as a Featherweight...
(HUN) def. Nopparat Preecha (THA), 5:0
- José Baptista (VEN) def. Emmanuel Eloundou (CMR), 5:0
- Boris KuznetsovBoris Kuznetsov (boxer)Boris Georgievich Kuznetsov , February 23, 1947 – May 3, 2006) was a Russian boxer, who won the gold medal in the men's featherweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics for the USSR.He was born in Astrakhan....
(URS) def. Harouna LagoHarouna LagoHarouna Lago is a former Nigerien featherweight boxer. Lago competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics for Niger. He lost his only match to eventual gold medal winner Boris Kuznetsov of the Soviet Union.-References:...
(NIG), KO-1
- Rudolf Vogel (SUI) def. Joseph Mbourokounda (GAB), 3:2
- Ryszard Tomczyk (POL) def. Juan Francisco García (MEX), 4:1
- Jochen BachfeldJochen BachfeldJochen Bachfeld is a retired boxer from East Germany, who represented his native country at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada...
(GDR) def. Peter Prause (FRG), 5:0
- William Taylor (GBR) def. Lahcen Maghfour (MAR), 5:0
- Gabriel Pometcu (ROU) def. Nils Dag Stromme (NOR), KO-1
- Orlando Palacios (CUB) def. Joe Cofie (GHA), 4:1
Second Round
- Salah Mohamed Amin (EGY) def. Guy Segbaya (TOG), 5:0
- Philip WaruingePhilip WaruingePhilip Waruinge is a retired boxer from Kenya, who competed in the featherweight division during his career as an amateur.-Amateur career:...
(KEN) def. Jabbar Feli (IRI), 4:1
- Jouko Lindberg (FIN) def. Deogratias Musoke (UGA), 5:0
- Alberto Mario Ortíz (ARG) def. José Luis Vellón (PUR), 4:1
- Kuncho KunchevKuncho KunchevKuncho Kunchev is a Bulgarian footballer, currently playing for Spartak Pleven as a midfielder.Kunchev previously played for Cherno More Varna and Spartak Varna in the Bulgarian A PFG.-External links:* at footmercato.net*...
(BUL) def. Palamdorj Baatar (MGL), 3:2
- Clemente RojasClemente RojasClemente Rojas is a retired boxer from Colombia, who won the bronze medal in the men's featherweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics. He turned pro on September 29, 1974, and retired in 1983, after 25 bouts .-References:...
(COL) def. Dale Anderson (CAN), 3:2
- Antonio RubioAntonio RubioAntonio Rubio Fernández is a retired boxer from Spain, who twice represented his native country during the 1970s at the Summer Olympics. He reached the quarterfinals in 1972 . Four years later in Montreal, Canada Rubio was stopped in the second round of the lightweight division by Cuba's Reinaldo...
(ESP) def. Jungle Thangata (MLW), TKO-3
- Habibu Kinyogoli (TNZ) def. Sun Soth (CMB), 5:0
- Kazuo Kobayashi (JPN) def. Pat RyanPat Ryan (boxer)Patrick Thomas Ryan is a retired boxer from New Zealand who competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. There he was defeated in the second round of the Featherweight division by Japan's Kazuo Kobayashi.-References:...
(NZL), 4:1
- Pasqualino Morbidelli (ITA) def. Seyfi Tatar (TUR), 5:0
- Louis Self (USA) def. Angelos Theotokatos (GRE), 5:0
- Andras BotosAndrás BotosAndrás Botos is a retired boxer, who won the bronze medal in the men's featherweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-Olympic results:*Boxed as a Featherweight...
(HUN) def. Michael Andrews (NGR), 5:0
- Boris KuznetsovBoris Kuznetsov (boxer)Boris Georgievich Kuznetsov , February 23, 1947 – May 3, 2006) was a Russian boxer, who won the gold medal in the men's featherweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics for the USSR.He was born in Astrakhan....
(URS) def. José Baptista (VEN), 3:2
- Ryszard Tomczyk (POL) def. Rudolf Vogel (SUI), KO-2
- Jochen BachfeldJochen BachfeldJochen Bachfeld is a retired boxer from East Germany, who represented his native country at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada...
(GDR) def. William Taylor (GBR), 5:0
- Gabriel Pometcu (ROU) def. Orlando Palacios (CUB), 4:1
Third Round
- Philip WaruingePhilip WaruingePhilip Waruinge is a retired boxer from Kenya, who competed in the featherweight division during his career as an amateur.-Amateur career:...
(KEN) def. Salah Mohamed Amin (EGY), 5:0
- Jouko Lindberg (FIN) def. Alberto Mario Ortíz (ARG), 4:1
- Clemente RojasClemente RojasClemente Rojas is a retired boxer from Colombia, who won the bronze medal in the men's featherweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics. He turned pro on September 29, 1974, and retired in 1983, after 25 bouts .-References:...
(COL) def. Kuncho KunchevKuncho KunchevKuncho Kunchev is a Bulgarian footballer, currently playing for Spartak Pleven as a midfielder.Kunchev previously played for Cherno More Varna and Spartak Varna in the Bulgarian A PFG.-External links:* at footmercato.net*...
(BUL), walk-over
- Antonio RubioAntonio RubioAntonio Rubio Fernández is a retired boxer from Spain, who twice represented his native country during the 1970s at the Summer Olympics. He reached the quarterfinals in 1972 . Four years later in Montreal, Canada Rubio was stopped in the second round of the lightweight division by Cuba's Reinaldo...
(ESP) def. Habibu Kinyogoli (TNZ), 5:0
- Kazuo Kobayashi (JPN) def. Pasqualino Morbidelli (ITA), KO-1
- Andras BotosAndrás BotosAndrás Botos is a retired boxer, who won the bronze medal in the men's featherweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-Olympic results:*Boxed as a Featherweight...
(HUN) def. Louis Self (USA), 3:2
- Boris KuznetsovBoris Kuznetsov (boxer)Boris Georgievich Kuznetsov , February 23, 1947 – May 3, 2006) was a Russian boxer, who won the gold medal in the men's featherweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics for the USSR.He was born in Astrakhan....
(URS) def. Ryszard Tomczyk (POL), 5:0
- Gabriel Pometcu (ROU) def. Jochen BachfeldJochen BachfeldJochen Bachfeld is a retired boxer from East Germany, who represented his native country at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada...
(GDR), 5:0
Quarterfinals
- Philip WaruingePhilip WaruingePhilip Waruinge is a retired boxer from Kenya, who competed in the featherweight division during his career as an amateur.-Amateur career:...
(KEN) def. Jouko Lindberg (FIN), 4:1
- Clemente RojasClemente RojasClemente Rojas is a retired boxer from Colombia, who won the bronze medal in the men's featherweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics. He turned pro on September 29, 1974, and retired in 1983, after 25 bouts .-References:...
(COL) def. Antonio RubioAntonio RubioAntonio Rubio Fernández is a retired boxer from Spain, who twice represented his native country during the 1970s at the Summer Olympics. He reached the quarterfinals in 1972 . Four years later in Montreal, Canada Rubio was stopped in the second round of the lightweight division by Cuba's Reinaldo...
(ESP), DSQ-2
- Andras BotosAndrás BotosAndrás Botos is a retired boxer, who won the bronze medal in the men's featherweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-Olympic results:*Boxed as a Featherweight...
(HUN) def. Kazuo Kobayashi (JPN), 4:1
- Boris KuznetsovBoris Kuznetsov (boxer)Boris Georgievich Kuznetsov , February 23, 1947 – May 3, 2006) was a Russian boxer, who won the gold medal in the men's featherweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics for the USSR.He was born in Astrakhan....
(URS) def. Gabriel Pometcu (ROU), 4:1
Semifinals
- Philip WaruingePhilip WaruingePhilip Waruinge is a retired boxer from Kenya, who competed in the featherweight division during his career as an amateur.-Amateur career:...
(KEN) def. Clemente RojasClemente RojasClemente Rojas is a retired boxer from Colombia, who won the bronze medal in the men's featherweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics. He turned pro on September 29, 1974, and retired in 1983, after 25 bouts .-References:...
(COL), 3:2
- Boris KuznetsovBoris Kuznetsov (boxer)Boris Georgievich Kuznetsov , February 23, 1947 – May 3, 2006) was a Russian boxer, who won the gold medal in the men's featherweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics for the USSR.He was born in Astrakhan....
(URS) def. Andras BotosAndrás BotosAndrás Botos is a retired boxer, who won the bronze medal in the men's featherweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-Olympic results:*Boxed as a Featherweight...
(HUN), 5:0
Final
- Boris KuznetsovBoris Kuznetsov (boxer)Boris Georgievich Kuznetsov , February 23, 1947 – May 3, 2006) was a Russian boxer, who won the gold medal in the men's featherweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics for the USSR.He was born in Astrakhan....
(URS) def. Philip WaruingePhilip WaruingePhilip Waruinge is a retired boxer from Kenya, who competed in the featherweight division during his career as an amateur.-Amateur career:...
(KEN), 3:2
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Lightweight (– 60 kg)
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Samuel Mbugua Samuel Mbugua Samuel Mbugua is a retired boxer from Kenya, who won the bronze medal in the lightweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. In the semifinals he was defeated by Poland's eventual gold medalist Jan Szczepański .-References:*... |
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Alfonso Pérez Alfonso Pérez (boxer) Alfonso Pérez is a retired boxer from Colombia, who won the bronze medal in the men's lightweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics. In 1971 he won the silver medal at the Pan American Games. He turned pro on April 6, 1973, and retired in 1981 after 40 bouts .-References:... |
First Round
- Guitry Bananier (FRA) def. Luis Davila (PUR), 4:1
- László OrbánLászló OrbánLászló Orbán is a retired boxer from Hungary, who won the silver medal in the lightweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. In the final he was defeated by Poland's Jan Szczepański on points .-References:*...
(HUN) def. Mohamed Sourour (MAR), 5:0
- Giambattista Capretti (ITA) def. José Martínez (CAN), TKO-2
- Ivan Mikhailov (BUL) def. Roy Hurdley (PAN), TKO-2
- Hosain Eghmaz (IRI) def. Abdelhadi Khallafallah (EGY), TKO-2
Second Round
- Charlie NashCharlie NashCharlie Nash, born in Derry, Northern Ireland, in 1951, is a retired boxer. As an amateur he held an Irish national title and represented Ireland in the 1972 Olympic Games. As a professional he won the professional British and then European lightweight titles but lost to Jim Watt, when he...
(IRL) def. Erik Madsen (DEN), 5:0
- Antonio Gin (MEX) def. Courtney Atherly (GUY), 4:1
- Jan SzczepanskiJan Szczepanski (boxer)Jan Antoni Szczepański is a retired boxer from Poland, who won the gold medal in the lightweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany...
(POL) def. Kasamiro Marchlo (SUD), 5:0
- James BuscemeJames BuscemeJames Busceme is a former American boxer, who is one of the most celebrated American amateur boxers in history.-Amateur career:...
(USA) def. Praianan Vichit (THA), 5:0
- Peter Hess (FRG) def. Enrique RequeiferosEnrique RequeiferosEnrique Regüeiferos is a boxer from Cuba.He competed for Cuba in the 1968 Summer Olympics held in Mexico City, Mexico in the light welterweight event where he finished in second place.-References:*...
(CUB), 4:1
- Svein Erik Paulsen (NOR) def. Gennadi Dobrokhotov (URS), TKO-1
- Muniswamy Venu (IND) def. Neville Cole (GBR), TKO-3
- Samuel MbuguaSamuel MbuguaSamuel Mbugua is a retired boxer from Kenya, who won the bronze medal in the lightweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. In the semifinals he was defeated by Poland's eventual gold medalist Jan Szczepański .-References:*...
(KEN) def. Girmaye Gabre (ETH), 5:0
- Karel KasparKarel KašparKarel Boromejský Kašpar was a Czech Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Archbishop of Prague from 1931 until his death, and was elevated to the cardinalate in 1935.-Biography:...
(TCH) def. Tatu Chionga (MLW), 5:0
- Alfonso PérezAlfonso Pérez (boxer)Alfonso Pérez is a retired boxer from Colombia, who won the bronze medal in the men's lightweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics. In 1971 he won the silver medal at the Pan American Games. He turned pro on April 6, 1973, and retired in 1981 after 40 bouts .-References:...
(COL) def. Odhiambo (UGA), 5:0
- Khaidav Altanhuiag (MGL) def. Antonio Comaschi (ARG), 5:0
- Eraslan Doruk (TUR) def. Luis Rodríguez (VEN), 5:0
- Antoniu Vasile (ROU) def. Adeyemi Abayomi (NGR), TKO-2
- Kim Tai-Ho (KOR) def. Guitry Bananier (FRA), KO-3
- László OrbánLászló OrbánLászló Orbán is a retired boxer from Hungary, who won the silver medal in the lightweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. In the final he was defeated by Poland's Jan Szczepański on points .-References:*...
(HUN) def. Giambattista Capretti (ITA), 4:1
- Ivan Mikhailov (BUL) def. Hosain Eghmaz (IRI), 3:2
Third Round
- Charlie NashCharlie NashCharlie Nash, born in Derry, Northern Ireland, in 1951, is a retired boxer. As an amateur he held an Irish national title and represented Ireland in the 1972 Olympic Games. As a professional he won the professional British and then European lightweight titles but lost to Jim Watt, when he...
(IRL) def. Antonio Gin (MEX), TKO-1
- Jan SzczepanskiJan Szczepanski (boxer)Jan Antoni Szczepański is a retired boxer from Poland, who won the gold medal in the lightweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany...
(POL) def. James BuscemeJames BuscemeJames Busceme is a former American boxer, who is one of the most celebrated American amateur boxers in history.-Amateur career:...
(USA), 5:0
- Svein Erik Paulsen (NOR) def. Peter Hess (FRG), KO-2
- Samuel MbuguaSamuel MbuguaSamuel Mbugua is a retired boxer from Kenya, who won the bronze medal in the lightweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. In the semifinals he was defeated by Poland's eventual gold medalist Jan Szczepański .-References:*...
(KEN) def. Muniswamy Venu (IND), 5:0
- Alfonso PérezAlfonso Pérez (boxer)Alfonso Pérez is a retired boxer from Colombia, who won the bronze medal in the men's lightweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics. In 1971 he won the silver medal at the Pan American Games. He turned pro on April 6, 1973, and retired in 1981 after 40 bouts .-References:...
(COL) def. Karel KasparKarel KašparKarel Boromejský Kašpar was a Czech Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Archbishop of Prague from 1931 until his death, and was elevated to the cardinalate in 1935.-Biography:...
(TCH), 5:0
- Eraslan Doruk (TUR) def. Khaidav Altanhuiag (MGL), 3:2
- Kim Tai-Ho (KOR) def. Antoniu Vasile (ROU), TKO-1
- László OrbánLászló OrbánLászló Orbán is a retired boxer from Hungary, who won the silver medal in the lightweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. In the final he was defeated by Poland's Jan Szczepański on points .-References:*...
(HUN) def. Ivan Mikhailov (BUL), 4:1
Quarterfinals
- Jan SzczepanskiJan Szczepanski (boxer)Jan Antoni Szczepański is a retired boxer from Poland, who won the gold medal in the lightweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany...
(POL) def. Charlie NashCharlie NashCharlie Nash, born in Derry, Northern Ireland, in 1951, is a retired boxer. As an amateur he held an Irish national title and represented Ireland in the 1972 Olympic Games. As a professional he won the professional British and then European lightweight titles but lost to Jim Watt, when he...
(IRL), TKO-3
- Samuel MbuguaSamuel MbuguaSamuel Mbugua is a retired boxer from Kenya, who won the bronze medal in the lightweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. In the semifinals he was defeated by Poland's eventual gold medalist Jan Szczepański .-References:*...
(KEN) def. Svein Erik Paulsen (NOR), 4:1
- Alfonso PérezAlfonso Pérez (boxer)Alfonso Pérez is a retired boxer from Colombia, who won the bronze medal in the men's lightweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics. In 1971 he won the silver medal at the Pan American Games. He turned pro on April 6, 1973, and retired in 1981 after 40 bouts .-References:...
(COL) def. Eraslan Doruk (TUR), 3:2
- László OrbánLászló OrbánLászló Orbán is a retired boxer from Hungary, who won the silver medal in the lightweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. In the final he was defeated by Poland's Jan Szczepański on points .-References:*...
(HUN) def. Kim Tai-Ho (KOR), 4:1
Semifinals
- Jan SzczepanskiJan Szczepanski (boxer)Jan Antoni Szczepański is a retired boxer from Poland, who won the gold medal in the lightweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany...
(POL) def. Samuel MbuguaSamuel MbuguaSamuel Mbugua is a retired boxer from Kenya, who won the bronze medal in the lightweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. In the semifinals he was defeated by Poland's eventual gold medalist Jan Szczepański .-References:*...
(KEN), walk-over
- László OrbánLászló OrbánLászló Orbán is a retired boxer from Hungary, who won the silver medal in the lightweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. In the final he was defeated by Poland's Jan Szczepański on points .-References:*...
(HUN) def. Alfonso PérezAlfonso Pérez (boxer)Alfonso Pérez is a retired boxer from Colombia, who won the bronze medal in the men's lightweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics. In 1971 he won the silver medal at the Pan American Games. He turned pro on April 6, 1973, and retired in 1981 after 40 bouts .-References:...
(COL), 3:2
Light Welterweight (– 63.5 kg)
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First Round
- James Montague (IRL) def. Nosrat Vakil Monfared (IRI), TKO-3
- Ray Seales (USA) def. Ulrich Beyer (GDR), 3:2
- Anatoliy Kamnev (RUS) def. Roy Johnson (BER), KO-2
- Andres Molina (CUB) def. Pentti Saarman (FIN), TKO-2
- Emiliano Villa (COL) def. Tomsah Milwal Okalo (SUD), 5:0
- Graham Moughton (GBR) def. Malang Balouch (PAK), 5:0
- Zvonimir VujinZvonimir VujinZvonimir Vujin is a former boxer from Yugoslavia, who was a two-time Bronze Medal winner at the Olympic Games.At the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, he won the Lightweight bronze medal...
(YUG) def. Robert Mwakosya (TNZ), TKO-2
- Sodnom Gombo (MGL) def. Ytham Kunda (ZAM), 5:0
- Angel AngelovAngel AngelovAnghei Anghelov is a former boxer from Bulgaria, who won a silver medal in the light welterweight division the 1972 Summer Olympics...
(BUL) def. Luis Contreras (VEN), TKO-3
- Walter Desiderio Gomez (ARG) def. Krzysztof Pierwieniecki (POL), 5:0
- Srisook Buntoe (THA) def. Ernesto Bergamasco (ITA), 4:1
- Calistrat CuţovCalistrat CutovCalistrat Cuţov is a former Romanian boxer, who won a bronze medal in the lightweight division at the 1968 Summer Olympics, together with Zvonimir Vujin of Yugoslavia...
(ROU) def. Mohamed Muruli (UGA), 4:1
- Park Tai-Shik (KOR) def. Abdou Fall (SEN), TKO-3
- Issaka Dabore (NIG) def. Odartey Lawson (GHA), TKO-3
- Laudiel Negron (PUR) def. Obisia Nwakpa (NGR), 4:1
- Kyoji Shinohara (JPN) def. Fekadu Gabre Selassie (ETH), 5:0
Second Round
- Ray Seales (USA) def. James Montague (IRL), 5:0
- Andres Molina (CUB) def. Anatoliy Kamnev (URS), KO-3
- Graham Moughton (GBR) def. Emiliano Villa (COL), 3:2
- Zvonimir VujinZvonimir VujinZvonimir Vujin is a former boxer from Yugoslavia, who was a two-time Bronze Medal winner at the Olympic Games.At the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, he won the Lightweight bronze medal...
(YUG) def. Sodnom Gombo (MGL), 3:2
- Angel AngelovAngel AngelovAnghei Anghelov is a former boxer from Bulgaria, who won a silver medal in the light welterweight division the 1972 Summer Olympics...
(BUL) def. Walter Desiderio Gomez (ARG), 4:1
- Srisook Buntoe (THA) def. Calistrat CuţovCalistrat CutovCalistrat Cuţov is a former Romanian boxer, who won a bronze medal in the lightweight division at the 1968 Summer Olympics, together with Zvonimir Vujin of Yugoslavia...
(ROU), TKO-3
- Issaka Dabore (NIG) def. Park Tai-Shik (KOR), TKO-3
- Kyoji Shinohara (JPN) def. Laudiel Negron (PUR), 5:0
Quarterfinals
- Ray Seales (USA) def. Andres Molina (CUB), 3:2
- Zvonimir VujinZvonimir VujinZvonimir Vujin is a former boxer from Yugoslavia, who was a two-time Bronze Medal winner at the Olympic Games.At the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, he won the Lightweight bronze medal...
(YUG) def. Graham Moughton (GBR), 5:0
- Angel AngelovAngel AngelovAnghei Anghelov is a former boxer from Bulgaria, who won a silver medal in the light welterweight division the 1972 Summer Olympics...
(BUL) def. Srisook Bantow (THA), TKO-2
- Issaka Dabore (NIG) def. Kyoji Shinohara (JPN), 3:2
Semifinals
- Ray Seales (USA) def. Zvonimir VujinZvonimir VujinZvonimir Vujin is a former boxer from Yugoslavia, who was a two-time Bronze Medal winner at the Olympic Games.At the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, he won the Lightweight bronze medal...
(YUG), 5:0
- Angel AngelovAngel AngelovAnghei Anghelov is a former boxer from Bulgaria, who won a silver medal in the light welterweight division the 1972 Summer Olympics...
(BUL) def. Issaka Dabore (NIG), 5:0
Welterweight (– 67 kg)
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Jesse Valdez Jesse Valdez Jesse Valdez is a former boxer.-Amateur career:At sixteen years-old, Valdez won the National AAU Welterweight Championship in 1964 by upsetting Olympic bronze medalist Quincey Daniels. That same year, he qualified for the U.S. Olympic team as an alternate. In 1967, he won a bronze medal at the... |
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First Round
- Ib Bøtcher (DEN) def. Nicolas Ortiz Flores (PUR), 3:2
- Vladimir KolevVladimir KolevVladimir Kolev is a retired boxer from Bulgaria and Olympic bronze medalist.At the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada, he won the bronze medal in the light welterweight division after being defeated in the semifinals by eventual runner-up Andrés Aldama of Cuba.Two years earlier, at the...
(BUL) def. Abdelhamid Fouad Gad (EGY), 5:0
- David Jackson (UGA) def. Victor ZilbermanVictor ZilbermanVictor Zilberman is a retired boxer from Romania.He represented his native country at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada...
(ROU), 3:2
- Carlos Burga (PER) def. Ketil Hodne (NOR), 4:1
- Jesse ValdezJesse ValdezJesse Valdez is a former boxer.-Amateur career:At sixteen years-old, Valdez won the National AAU Welterweight Championship in 1964 by upsetting Olympic bronze medalist Quincey Daniels. That same year, he qualified for the U.S. Olympic team as an alternate. In 1967, he won a bronze medal at the...
(USA) def. Kolman Kalipe (TOG), 5:0
Second Round
- Alfonso Fernández (ESP) def. Hakki Sözen (TUR), 4:1
- Maurice HopeMaurice HopeMaurice Hope is a former boxer from England, who was world Jr. Middleweight champion. Hope lived in Hackney most of his life, but now lives in his place of birth, Antigua. He represented Great Britain at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.- Biography :Maurice Hope moved at a very...
(GBR) def. Garry Davis (BAH), 5:0
- Damdiniav Bandi (MGL) def. Emma Flash Ankoudey (GHA), 3:2
- János KajdiJános KajdiJános Kajdi was a boxer from Hungary who won the silver medal in the welterweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany...
(HUN) def. James VrijJames VrijJames Vrij is a retired welterweight boxer from the Netherlands, who represented his native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics. There he was eliminated in the second round of the men's welterweight division by eventual silver medalist János Kajdi from Hungary.-References:...
(HOL), 4:1
- Kerry Devlin (AUS) def. Mirgaani Rizgalla (SUD), TKO-3
- Sergio Lozano (MEX) def. Joe Mensah (NGR), 5:0
- Vartex Parsanian (IRI) def. Mbaraka Mkanga (TNZ), 5:0
- Richard MurungaRichard MurungaRichard Murunga is a former boxer from Kenya.-Amateur career:He started boxing in 1968, in the age of 19, encouraged by his father, Ernest Illuk,who was a Kenyan army officer...
(KEN) def. Alfons Stawski (POL), 4:1
- Emilio Correa (CUB) def. Damiano Lassandro (ITA), 5:0
- Manfred WolkeManfred WolkeManfred Wolke is a former welterweight boxer. He was a member of the Armeesportsklub Vorwärts Frankfurt an der Oder....
(GDR) def. Panayotis Therianos (GRE), 4:1
- Günther MeierGünther MeierGünther Meier is a former German boxer who competed in the Light Middleweight category. He won an Olympic bronze medal in 1968.-External links:**...
(FRG) def. Jeff RackleyJeff RackleyJeffrey S Rackley is a retired boxer from New Zealand.Born in Nelson, New Zealand, Rackley competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. There he was defeated in the second round of the Welterweight by Günther Meier of West Germany.-References:...
(NZL), 5:0
- Sangnual Rabieb (THA) def. Karl Gschwind (SUI), 5:0
- Anatoliy Khokhlov (URS) def. Julio Medina (CHL), TKO-3
- John Rodgers (IRL) def. Ib Bøtcher (DEN), TKO-3
- David Jackson (UGA) def. Vladimir KolevVladimir KolevVladimir Kolev is a retired boxer from Bulgaria and Olympic bronze medalist.At the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada, he won the bronze medal in the light welterweight division after being defeated in the semifinals by eventual runner-up Andrés Aldama of Cuba.Two years earlier, at the...
(BUL), 4:1
- Jesse ValdezJesse ValdezJesse Valdez is a former boxer.-Amateur career:At sixteen years-old, Valdez won the National AAU Welterweight Championship in 1964 by upsetting Olympic bronze medalist Quincey Daniels. That same year, he qualified for the U.S. Olympic team as an alternate. In 1967, he won a bronze medal at the...
(USA) def. Carlos Burga (PER), 4:1
Third Round
- Maurice HopeMaurice HopeMaurice Hope is a former boxer from England, who was world Jr. Middleweight champion. Hope lived in Hackney most of his life, but now lives in his place of birth, Antigua. He represented Great Britain at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.- Biography :Maurice Hope moved at a very...
(GBR) def. Alfonso Fernández (ESP), walk-over
- János KajdiJános KajdiJános Kajdi was a boxer from Hungary who won the silver medal in the welterweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany...
(HUN) def. Damdiniav Bandi (MGL), KO-2
- Sergio Lozano (MEX) def. Kerry Devlin (AUS), 4:1
- Richard MurungaRichard MurungaRichard Murunga is a former boxer from Kenya.-Amateur career:He started boxing in 1968, in the age of 19, encouraged by his father, Ernest Illuk,who was a Kenyan army officer...
(KEN) def. Vartex Parsanian (IRI), TKO-3
- Emilio Correa (CUB) def. Manfred WolkeManfred WolkeManfred Wolke is a former welterweight boxer. He was a member of the Armeesportsklub Vorwärts Frankfurt an der Oder....
(GDR), TKO-2
- Günther MeierGünther MeierGünther Meier is a former German boxer who competed in the Light Middleweight category. He won an Olympic bronze medal in 1968.-External links:**...
(FRG) def. Sangnual Rabieb (THA), 5:0
- Anatoliy Khokhlov (URS) def. John Rodgers (IRL), 5:0
- Jesse ValdezJesse ValdezJesse Valdez is a former boxer.-Amateur career:At sixteen years-old, Valdez won the National AAU Welterweight Championship in 1964 by upsetting Olympic bronze medalist Quincey Daniels. That same year, he qualified for the U.S. Olympic team as an alternate. In 1967, he won a bronze medal at the...
(USA) def. David Jackson (UGA), 4:1
Quarterfinals
- János KajdiJános KajdiJános Kajdi was a boxer from Hungary who won the silver medal in the welterweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany...
(HUN) def. Maurice HopeMaurice HopeMaurice Hope is a former boxer from England, who was world Jr. Middleweight champion. Hope lived in Hackney most of his life, but now lives in his place of birth, Antigua. He represented Great Britain at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.- Biography :Maurice Hope moved at a very...
(GBR), 5:0
- Richard MurungaRichard MurungaRichard Murunga is a former boxer from Kenya.-Amateur career:He started boxing in 1968, in the age of 19, encouraged by his father, Ernest Illuk,who was a Kenyan army officer...
(KEN) def. Sergio Lozano (MEX), KO-1
- Emilio Correa (CUB) def. Günther MeierGünther MeierGünther Meier is a former German boxer who competed in the Light Middleweight category. He won an Olympic bronze medal in 1968.-External links:**...
(FRG), 3:2
- Jesse ValdezJesse ValdezJesse Valdez is a former boxer.-Amateur career:At sixteen years-old, Valdez won the National AAU Welterweight Championship in 1964 by upsetting Olympic bronze medalist Quincey Daniels. That same year, he qualified for the U.S. Olympic team as an alternate. In 1967, he won a bronze medal at the...
(USA) def. Anatoly Khohlov (URS), 5:0
Semifinals
- János KajdiJános KajdiJános Kajdi was a boxer from Hungary who won the silver medal in the welterweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany...
(HUN) def. Richard MurungaRichard MurungaRichard Murunga is a former boxer from Kenya.-Amateur career:He started boxing in 1968, in the age of 19, encouraged by his father, Ernest Illuk,who was a Kenyan army officer...
(KEN), 4:1
- Emilio Correa (CUB) def. Jesse ValdezJesse ValdezJesse Valdez is a former boxer.-Amateur career:At sixteen years-old, Valdez won the National AAU Welterweight Championship in 1964 by upsetting Olympic bronze medalist Quincey Daniels. That same year, he qualified for the U.S. Olympic team as an alternate. In 1967, he won a bronze medal at the...
(USA), 3:2
Final
- Emilio Correa (CUB) def. János KajdiJános KajdiJános Kajdi was a boxer from Hungary who won the silver medal in the welterweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany...
(HUN), 5:0
Light Middleweight (– 71 kg)
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Alan Minter Alan Minter Alan Minter is a former middleweight world champion boxer.-Amateur career:Minter was the 1971 ABA Middleweight Champion. He won the bronze medal at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games... |
First Round
- Rolando GarbeyRolando GarbeyRolando Garbey Garbey is a Cuban boxer. He competed in the Light Middleweight category. He won an Olympic silver medal in 1968 and a bronze medal in 1976. In 1974, at the inaugural 1974 World Championships in Havana, Cuba, he won the world title...
(CUB) def. Ricky Barnor (GHA), 5:0
- Svetomir Belic (YUG) def. Dumar Fall (SEN), 4:1
Second Round
- Anthony RichardsonAnthony RichardsonAnthony Richardson , born Anthony Thomas Stewart Currie Richardson, was a British author of adult adventure fiction and non-fiction.-Biography:...
(HOL) def. Svetomir Belic (YUG), 3:2
- Loucif Hanmani (ALG) def. José Colón (PUR), 5:0
- Alan MinterAlan MinterAlan Minter is a former middleweight world champion boxer.-Amateur career:Minter was the 1971 ABA Middleweight Champion. He won the bronze medal at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games...
(GBR) def. Reginald Ford (GUY), KO-2
- Valeri Tregubov (URS) def. Reggie Jones (USA), 3:2
- Evengelos Oikonomakos (GRE) def. Nicolas Aquilino (PHI), 5:0
- Dieter KottyschDieter KottyschDieter Kottysch is a former boxer and Olympic gold medalist.-Amateur career:Kottysch is a former German amateur boxer, who won the light middleweight Olympic gold medal for West Germany at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games.- Olympic results :*1st round bye*Defeated Bonifacio Avila TKO 2*Defeated...
(FRG) def. Bonifacio AvilaBonifacio ÁvilaBonifacio Ávila is a retired boxer from Colombia, who represented his native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics. There he was eliminated in the second round of the men's light middleweight division by eventual gold medalist Dieter Kottysch from West Germany...
(COL), TKO-2
- Mohamed Majeri (TUN) def. Issoufou HabouIssoufou HabouIssoufou Habou is a former Nigerien light-middleweight boxer. Habou competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics for Niger. He lost his only match to Mohamed Majeri of Tunisia.-References:...
(NIG), 5:0
- Alan Jenkinson (AUS) def. Michel Belliard (FRA), 4:1
- Mikko Saarinen (FIN) def. David Attan (KEN), TKO-2
- Peter TiepoldPeter TiepoldPeter Tiepold is a former light-middleweight boxer from East Germany, who won the bronze medals of international competitions. He competended for the SC Dynamo Berlin/ Sportvereinigung Dynamo.- References :*...
(GDR) def. Ion Györfi (ROU), 4:1
- Christopher ElliottChristopher ElliottChristopher Elliott is an Australian Actor in Sydney represented by Carolyn White . He grew up at 14 Sheldon Street Nudgee, Qld., and attended Virginia State Primary School 1967-1974 and then Brisbane Grammar School 1975-1979.-Study:Christopher is an alumnus of Stella Adler Studio Of Acting New...
(IRL) def. Farouk Kesrouan (LEB), 5:0
- Emeterio Villanueva (MEX) def. Alfredo Lemus (VEN), 4:1
- Wiesław Rudkowski (POL) def. Antonio Castellini (ITA), 5:0
- Nayden Stanchev (BUL) def. John Opio (UGA), 3:2
- Rolando GarbeyRolando GarbeyRolando Garbey Garbey is a Cuban boxer. He competed in the Light Middleweight category. He won an Olympic silver medal in 1968 and a bronze medal in 1976. In 1974, at the inaugural 1974 World Championships in Havana, Cuba, he won the world title...
(CUB) def. Franz Csandl (AUT), 5:0
- Jae Keun-Lim (KOR) def. Namchal Tsendaiush (MGL), 3:2
Third Round
- Loucif Hanmani (ALG) def. Anthony RichardsonAnthony RichardsonAnthony Richardson , born Anthony Thomas Stewart Currie Richardson, was a British author of adult adventure fiction and non-fiction.-Biography:...
(HOL), TKO-2
- Alan MinterAlan MinterAlan Minter is a former middleweight world champion boxer.-Amateur career:Minter was the 1971 ABA Middleweight Champion. He won the bronze medal at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games...
(GBR) def. Valeri Tregubov (URS), 5:0
- Dieter KottyschDieter KottyschDieter Kottysch is a former boxer and Olympic gold medalist.-Amateur career:Kottysch is a former German amateur boxer, who won the light middleweight Olympic gold medal for West Germany at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games.- Olympic results :*1st round bye*Defeated Bonifacio Avila TKO 2*Defeated...
(FRG) def. Evengelos Oikonomakos (GRE), 5:0
- Mohamed Majeri (TUN) def. Alan Jenkinson (AUS), 5:0
- Peter TiepoldPeter TiepoldPeter Tiepold is a former light-middleweight boxer from East Germany, who won the bronze medals of international competitions. He competended for the SC Dynamo Berlin/ Sportvereinigung Dynamo.- References :*...
(GDR) def. Mikko Saarinen (FIN), 5:0
- Emeterio Villanueva (MEX) def. Christopher ElliottChristopher ElliottChristopher Elliott is an Australian Actor in Sydney represented by Carolyn White . He grew up at 14 Sheldon Street Nudgee, Qld., and attended Virginia State Primary School 1967-1974 and then Brisbane Grammar School 1975-1979.-Study:Christopher is an alumnus of Stella Adler Studio Of Acting New...
(IRL), TKO-3
- Wiesław Rudkowski (POL) def. Nayden Stanchev (BUL), 5:0
- Rolando GarbeyRolando GarbeyRolando Garbey Garbey is a Cuban boxer. He competed in the Light Middleweight category. He won an Olympic silver medal in 1968 and a bronze medal in 1976. In 1974, at the inaugural 1974 World Championships in Havana, Cuba, he won the world title...
(CUB) def. Jae Keun-Lim (KOR), TKO-2
Quarterfinals
- Alan MinterAlan MinterAlan Minter is a former middleweight world champion boxer.-Amateur career:Minter was the 1971 ABA Middleweight Champion. He won the bronze medal at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games...
(GBR) def. Loucif Hanmani (ALG), 4:1
- Dieter KottyschDieter KottyschDieter Kottysch is a former boxer and Olympic gold medalist.-Amateur career:Kottysch is a former German amateur boxer, who won the light middleweight Olympic gold medal for West Germany at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games.- Olympic results :*1st round bye*Defeated Bonifacio Avila TKO 2*Defeated...
(FRG) def. Mohamed Majeri (TUN), 5:0
- Peter TiepoldPeter TiepoldPeter Tiepold is a former light-middleweight boxer from East Germany, who won the bronze medals of international competitions. He competended for the SC Dynamo Berlin/ Sportvereinigung Dynamo.- References :*...
(GDR) def. Emeterio Villanueva (MEX), 5:0
- Wiesław Rudkowski (POL) def. Rolando GarbeyRolando GarbeyRolando Garbey Garbey is a Cuban boxer. He competed in the Light Middleweight category. He won an Olympic silver medal in 1968 and a bronze medal in 1976. In 1974, at the inaugural 1974 World Championships in Havana, Cuba, he won the world title...
(CUB), 4:1
Semifinals
- Dieter KottyschDieter KottyschDieter Kottysch is a former boxer and Olympic gold medalist.-Amateur career:Kottysch is a former German amateur boxer, who won the light middleweight Olympic gold medal for West Germany at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games.- Olympic results :*1st round bye*Defeated Bonifacio Avila TKO 2*Defeated...
(FRG) def. Alan MinterAlan MinterAlan Minter is a former middleweight world champion boxer.-Amateur career:Minter was the 1971 ABA Middleweight Champion. He won the bronze medal at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games...
(GBR), 3:2
- Wiesław Rudkowski (POL) def. Peter TiepoldPeter TiepoldPeter Tiepold is a former light-middleweight boxer from East Germany, who won the bronze medals of international competitions. He competended for the SC Dynamo Berlin/ Sportvereinigung Dynamo.- References :*...
(GDR), 4:1
Middleweight (– 75 kg)
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Reima Virtanen Reima Virtanen Reima Valdemar Virtanen is a former boxer from Finland, who won the silver medal in the middleweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. He was nicknamed "Kila" and "Rema" during his career... |
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Prince Amartey Prince Amartey Prince Amartey is a boxer from Ghana, who won the bronze medal in the middleweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. He shared the podium with USA's Marvin Johnson.-References:... |
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Marvin Johnson Marvin Johnson Marvin Johnson is a former boxer from the United States, who fought in the 1972 Olympics in Munich, winning a bronze medal, and made his way up the professional ranks in the light heavyweight division soon thereafter... |
First Round
- Alejandro Montoya (CUB) def. Alec NăstacAlec NastacAlec Năstac is a retired boxer from Romania, who represented his native country at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada. There he won the bronze medal in the middleweight division after being defeated in the semifinals by eventual winner Michael Spinks of the United States...
(ROU), KO-1
- William Knight (GBR) def. Julius Luipa (ZAM), 3:2
- Hans-Joachim Brauske (GDR) def. Abdalla Abdelwahb Salih (SUD), 3:2
- Vyacheslav LemeshevVyacheslav LemeshevVyacheslav Ivanovich Lemeshev is an amateur boxer from the USSR.Lemeshev trained at the Armed Forces sports society in Moscow. During his career Lemeshev won 103 fights out of 111. He won the gold medal in the middleweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich...
(URS) def. William Gomnies (INA), KO-1
- Nazif Kuran (TUR) def. Athanasios Giannopoulos (GRE), TKO-2
- Nathaniel Knowles (BAH) def. Faustino Quinales (VEN), TKO-1
Second Round
- Reima VirtanenReima VirtanenReima Valdemar Virtanen is a former boxer from Finland, who won the silver medal in the middleweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. He was nicknamed "Kila" and "Rema" during his career...
(FIN) def. Titus Simba (TNZ), 3:2
- Witold Stachurski (POL) def. Peter Dula (KEN), 4:1
- Prince AmarteyPrince AmarteyPrince Amartey is a boxer from Ghana, who won the bronze medal in the middleweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. He shared the podium with USA's Marvin Johnson.-References:...
(GHA) def. José Luis Espinosa (MEX), 5:0
- Poul Knudsen (DEN) def. William Peets (VIS), 5:0
- Marvin JohnsonMarvin JohnsonMarvin Johnson is a former boxer from the United States, who fought in the 1972 Olympics in Munich, winning a bronze medal, and made his way up the professional ranks in the light heavyweight division soon thereafter...
(USA) def. Ewald Jarmer (FRG), 5:0
- Alejandro Montoya (CUB) def. William Knight (GBR), TKO-2
- Vyacheslav LemeshevVyacheslav LemeshevVyacheslav Ivanovich Lemeshev is an amateur boxer from the USSR.Lemeshev trained at the Armed Forces sports society in Moscow. During his career Lemeshev won 103 fights out of 111. He won the gold medal in the middleweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich...
(URS) def. Hans-Joachim Brauske (GDR), 5:0
- Nazif Kuran (TUR) def. Nathaniel Knowles (BAH), KO-1
Quarterfinals
- Reima VirtanenReima VirtanenReima Valdemar Virtanen is a former boxer from Finland, who won the silver medal in the middleweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. He was nicknamed "Kila" and "Rema" during his career...
(FIN) def. Witold Stachurski (POL), TKO-3
- Prince AmarteyPrince AmarteyPrince Amartey is a boxer from Ghana, who won the bronze medal in the middleweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. He shared the podium with USA's Marvin Johnson.-References:...
(GHA) def. Poul Knudsen (DEN), 3:2
- Marvin JohnsonMarvin JohnsonMarvin Johnson is a former boxer from the United States, who fought in the 1972 Olympics in Munich, winning a bronze medal, and made his way up the professional ranks in the light heavyweight division soon thereafter...
(USA) def. Alejandro Montoya (CUB), 5:0
- Vyacheslav LemeshevVyacheslav LemeshevVyacheslav Ivanovich Lemeshev is an amateur boxer from the USSR.Lemeshev trained at the Armed Forces sports society in Moscow. During his career Lemeshev won 103 fights out of 111. He won the gold medal in the middleweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich...
(URS) def. Nazif Kuran (TUR), TKO-2
Semifinals
- Reima VirtanenReima VirtanenReima Valdemar Virtanen is a former boxer from Finland, who won the silver medal in the middleweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. He was nicknamed "Kila" and "Rema" during his career...
(FIN) def. Prince AmarteyPrince AmarteyPrince Amartey is a boxer from Ghana, who won the bronze medal in the middleweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. He shared the podium with USA's Marvin Johnson.-References:...
(GHA), 3:2
- Vyacheslav LemeshevVyacheslav LemeshevVyacheslav Ivanovich Lemeshev is an amateur boxer from the USSR.Lemeshev trained at the Armed Forces sports society in Moscow. During his career Lemeshev won 103 fights out of 111. He won the gold medal in the middleweight division at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich...
(URS) def. Marvin JohnsonMarvin JohnsonMarvin Johnson is a former boxer from the United States, who fought in the 1972 Olympics in Munich, winning a bronze medal, and made his way up the professional ranks in the light heavyweight division soon thereafter...
(USA), TKO-2
Light Heavyweight (– 81 kg)
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Gilberto Carrillo Gilberto Carrillo Gilberto Carillo was a male amateur boxer from Cuba.He competed for his native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics held in Munich, Germany in the light-heavyweight event, where he finished in second place.... |
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Isaac Ikhouria Isaac Ikhouria Isaac Ikhouria is a retired boxer from Nigeria, who is best known for winning a bronze medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. A year later he won the title in the men's light heavyweight division at the 1973 All-Africa Games in Lagos, Nigeria.-References:*... |
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Janusz Gortat Janusz Gortat Janusz Gortat is a retired boxer from Poland, who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1972. In both tournaments he won the bronze medal in the light heavyweight division , in 1976 after being defeated in the semifinals by eventual winner Leon Spinks of... |
First Round
- Isaac IkhouriaIsaac IkhouriaIsaac Ikhouria is a retired boxer from Nigeria, who is best known for winning a bronze medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. A year later he won the title in the men's light heavyweight division at the 1973 All-Africa Games in Lagos, Nigeria.-References:*...
(NGR) def. Anton Schaer (SUI), 3:2
- Valdemar Paulino Oliveira (BRA) def. Nghivav Mehtab Singh (IND), 5:0
- Nikolay Anfimov (URS) def. Georgi StankovGeorgi StankovGeorgi Stankov is a boxer from Bulgaria.He competed for Bulgaria in the 1968 Summer Olympics held in Mexico City, Mexico in the light-heavyweight event where he finished in third place. He returned to the Olympics four years later in Munich but lost in the first round.-References:*...
(BUL), 5:0
- Mahmoud Ahmed Ali (EGY) def. Gombo Zorig (MGL), 5:0
- Janusz GortatJanusz GortatJanusz Gortat is a retired boxer from Poland, who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1972. In both tournaments he won the bronze medal in the light heavyweight division , in 1976 after being defeated in the semifinals by eventual winner Leon Spinks of...
(POL) def. Jaroslav Kral (TCH), 5:0
- Raymond Russell (USA) def. Stephen Thega (KEN), TKO-2
- Rudi Hornig (FRG) def. Henri Moreau (FRA), 5:0
- Guglielmo Spinello (ITA) def. Samson Laizer (TNZ), KO-2
- Marin Culineac (ROU) def. Dinsdale Wright (JAM), 5:0
- Miguel Angel CuelloMiguel Angel CuelloMiguel Angel Cuello was a professional boxer in the light heavyweight division.- Amateur career :...
(ARG) def. Ottomar Sachse (GDR), 4:1
- Mate ParlovMate ParlovMate Parlov was a Croatian boxer, and an Olympic gold medalist for former Yugoslavia. As a professional, he won the European light heavyweight title in 1976 and WBC light heavyweight world title in 1978....
(YUG) def. Noureddine Aman Hasan (CHA), TKO-2
- Imre Tóth (HUN) def. Matthias Ouma (UGA), 3:2
Second Round
- Gilberto CarrilloGilberto CarrilloGilberto Carillo was a male amateur boxer from Cuba.He competed for his native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics held in Munich, Germany in the light-heavyweight event, where he finished in second place....
(CUB) def. Ernesto Sanchez (VEN), KO-1
- Harald Skog (NOR) def. Seifu Mekkonen (ETH), 5:0
- Isaac IkhouriaIsaac IkhouriaIsaac Ikhouria is a retired boxer from Nigeria, who is best known for winning a bronze medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. A year later he won the title in the men's light heavyweight division at the 1973 All-Africa Games in Lagos, Nigeria.-References:*...
(NGR) def. Valdemar Paulino Oliveira (BRA), 5:0
- Nikolay Anfimov (URS) def. Mahmoud Ahmed Ali (EGY), TKO-3
- Janusz GortatJanusz GortatJanusz Gortat is a retired boxer from Poland, who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1972. In both tournaments he won the bronze medal in the light heavyweight division , in 1976 after being defeated in the semifinals by eventual winner Leon Spinks of...
(POL) def. Raymond Russell (USA), 3:2
- Rudi Hornig (FRG) def. Guglielmo Spinello (ITA), 4:1
- Miguel Angel CuelloMiguel Angel CuelloMiguel Angel Cuello was a professional boxer in the light heavyweight division.- Amateur career :...
(ARG) def. Marin Culineac (ROU), TKO-2
- Mate ParlovMate ParlovMate Parlov was a Croatian boxer, and an Olympic gold medalist for former Yugoslavia. As a professional, he won the European light heavyweight title in 1976 and WBC light heavyweight world title in 1978....
(YUG) def. Imre Tóth (HUN), TKO-2
Quarterfinals
- Gilberto CarrilloGilberto CarrilloGilberto Carillo was a male amateur boxer from Cuba.He competed for his native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics held in Munich, Germany in the light-heavyweight event, where he finished in second place....
(CUB) def. Harald Skog (NOR), TKO-1
- Isaac IkhouriaIsaac IkhouriaIsaac Ikhouria is a retired boxer from Nigeria, who is best known for winning a bronze medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. A year later he won the title in the men's light heavyweight division at the 1973 All-Africa Games in Lagos, Nigeria.-References:*...
(NGR) def. Nikolay Anfimov (URS), 3:2
- Janusz GortatJanusz GortatJanusz Gortat is a retired boxer from Poland, who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1972. In both tournaments he won the bronze medal in the light heavyweight division , in 1976 after being defeated in the semifinals by eventual winner Leon Spinks of...
(POL) def. Rudi Hornig (FRG), TKO-1
- Mate ParlovMate ParlovMate Parlov was a Croatian boxer, and an Olympic gold medalist for former Yugoslavia. As a professional, he won the European light heavyweight title in 1976 and WBC light heavyweight world title in 1978....
(YUG) def. Miguel Angel CuelloMiguel Angel CuelloMiguel Angel Cuello was a professional boxer in the light heavyweight division.- Amateur career :...
(ARG), walk-over
Semifinals
- Gilberto CarrilloGilberto CarrilloGilberto Carillo was a male amateur boxer from Cuba.He competed for his native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics held in Munich, Germany in the light-heavyweight event, where he finished in second place....
(CUB) def. Isaac IkhouriaIsaac IkhouriaIsaac Ikhouria is a retired boxer from Nigeria, who is best known for winning a bronze medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. A year later he won the title in the men's light heavyweight division at the 1973 All-Africa Games in Lagos, Nigeria.-References:*...
(NGR), 5:0
- Mate ParlovMate ParlovMate Parlov was a Croatian boxer, and an Olympic gold medalist for former Yugoslavia. As a professional, he won the European light heavyweight title in 1976 and WBC light heavyweight world title in 1978....
(YUG) def. Janusz GortatJanusz GortatJanusz Gortat is a retired boxer from Poland, who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1972. In both tournaments he won the bronze medal in the light heavyweight division , in 1976 after being defeated in the semifinals by eventual winner Leon Spinks of...
(POL), 5:0
Heavyweight (+ 81 kg)
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Teófilo Stevenson Teófilo Stevenson Teófilo Stevenson Lawrence or Teófilo Stevenson is a former Cuban amateur boxer. He is one of the only three boxers to win three Olympic gold medals, alongside Hungarian László Papp and fellow Cuban Félix Savón.... |
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Ion Alexe Ion Alexe Ion Alexe is a retired heavyweight boxer from Romania, who won the silver medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany... |
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Hasse Thomsén Hasse Thomsén Hasse Evert Thomsén was a heavyweight boxer from Sweden who won the bronze medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany... |
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Peter Hussing Peter Hussing Peter Hussing was a West German heavyweight boxing champion. Although one of the favorites in European Championship in Katowice in 1975, he was heavily KO-ed by Andrzej Biegalski from Poland, who later became the champion. Four years later, Hussing became the European Champion in Cologne 1979... |
First Round
- Teófilo StevensonTeófilo StevensonTeófilo Stevenson Lawrence or Teófilo Stevenson is a former Cuban amateur boxer. He is one of the only three boxers to win three Olympic gold medals, alongside Hungarian László Papp and fellow Cuban Félix Savón....
(CUB) def. Ludwik Denderys (POL), TKO-1
- Duane BobickDuane BobickDuane Bobick was a boxer from the United States, who became world amateur heavyweight champion in 1971, and also won the gold medal at the 1971 Pan American Games...
(USA) def. Yuri NesterovYuri NesterovYuri Igorevich Nesterov is a former Soviet/Russian handball player who competed in the 1988 Summer Olympics.In 1988 he won the gold medal with the Soviet team. He played all six matches and scored ten goals.-External links:*...
(URS), 5:0
- Ion AlexeIon AlexeIon Alexe is a retired heavyweight boxer from Romania, who won the silver medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany...
(ROU) def. Jozsef Reder (HUN), 5:0
- Jürgen FanghänelJürgen FanghänelJürgen Fanghänel is a retired male boxer, who won the bronze medal for East Germany in the men's heavyweight division at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. There he was defeated in the semi finals by Piotr Zaev of the Soviet Union...
(GDR) def. Atanas Suvandzhiev (BUL), KO-1
- Carroll MorganCarroll MorganCarroll Morgan is a former heavyweight boxer from Canada, who represented his native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. There he was defeated in the quarterfinals by Sweden's eventual bronze medalist Hasse Thomsén.Morgan is now training people in the city where he lives...
(CAN) def. Fatai AyinlaFatai AyinlaFatai Ayinla-Adekunle is a retired amateur boxer from Nigeria, who is best known for winning the gold medal in the men's heavyweight division at the 1973 All-Africa Games in Lagos, Nigeria....
(NGR), 3:2
- Hasse ThomsénHasse ThomsénHasse Evert Thomsén was a heavyweight boxer from Sweden who won the bronze medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany...
(SWE) def. Jean Bassomben (CMR), 4:1
Quarterfinals
- Peter HussingPeter HussingPeter Hussing was a West German heavyweight boxing champion. Although one of the favorites in European Championship in Katowice in 1975, he was heavily KO-ed by Andrzej Biegalski from Poland, who later became the champion. Four years later, Hussing became the European Champion in Cologne 1979...
(FRG) def. Oscar Ludeña (PER), KO-1
- Teófilo StevensonTeófilo StevensonTeófilo Stevenson Lawrence or Teófilo Stevenson is a former Cuban amateur boxer. He is one of the only three boxers to win three Olympic gold medals, alongside Hungarian László Papp and fellow Cuban Félix Savón....
(CUB) def. Duane BobickDuane BobickDuane Bobick was a boxer from the United States, who became world amateur heavyweight champion in 1971, and also won the gold medal at the 1971 Pan American Games...
(USA), TKO-3
- Ion AlexeIon AlexeIon Alexe is a retired heavyweight boxer from Romania, who won the silver medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany...
(ROU) def. Jürgen FanghänelJürgen FanghänelJürgen Fanghänel is a retired male boxer, who won the bronze medal for East Germany in the men's heavyweight division at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. There he was defeated in the semi finals by Piotr Zaev of the Soviet Union...
(GDR), 5:0
- Hasse ThomsénHasse ThomsénHasse Evert Thomsén was a heavyweight boxer from Sweden who won the bronze medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany...
(SWE) def. Carroll MorganCarroll MorganCarroll Morgan is a former heavyweight boxer from Canada, who represented his native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. There he was defeated in the quarterfinals by Sweden's eventual bronze medalist Hasse Thomsén.Morgan is now training people in the city where he lives...
(CAN), KO-3
Semifinals
- Teófilo StevensonTeófilo StevensonTeófilo Stevenson Lawrence or Teófilo Stevenson is a former Cuban amateur boxer. He is one of the only three boxers to win three Olympic gold medals, alongside Hungarian László Papp and fellow Cuban Félix Savón....
(CUB) def. Peter HussingPeter HussingPeter Hussing was a West German heavyweight boxing champion. Although one of the favorites in European Championship in Katowice in 1975, he was heavily KO-ed by Andrzej Biegalski from Poland, who later became the champion. Four years later, Hussing became the European Champion in Cologne 1979...
(FRG), TKO-2
- Ion AlexeIon AlexeIon Alexe is a retired heavyweight boxer from Romania, who won the silver medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany...
(ROU) def. Hasse ThomsénHasse ThomsénHasse Evert Thomsén was a heavyweight boxer from Sweden who won the bronze medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany...
(SWE), 5:0