Boxing at the 1968 Summer Olympics – Featherweight
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The Featherweight class in the boxing competition was the fourth-lowest weight class. Featherweights were limited to those boxers weighing a maximum of 57 kilograms (125.7 lbs). 32 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
Gold | Antonio Roldán Mexico |
Silver | Al Robinson United States |
Bronze | Philip Waruinge Kenya |
Ivan Mihailov Bulgaria |
Robinson was controversially disqualified for alleged head-butting in the gold medal bout, and did not receive his silver medal. After a successful protest by American officials, Robinson was awarded silver.[2]
Schedule
Date | Round |
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Tuesday, October 15, 1968 | First round |
Thursday, October 17, 1968 | Second round |
Tuesday, October 22, 1968 | Quarterfinals |
Thursday, October 24, 1968 | Semifinals |
Saturday, October 26, 1968 | Final Bout |