What are the weight categories in boxing in Olympics?
Men will contest matches in these eight weight classes:
- Flyweight (52kg)
- Featherweight (57kg)
- Lightweight (63kg)
- Welterweight (69kg)
- Middleweight (75kg)
- Light heavyweight (81kg)
- Heavyweight (91kg)
- Super heavyweight (+91kg)
Who won 2016 boxing Olympics?
Tony Yoka
The men’s super heavyweight boxing competition at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro was held from 9 to 21 August at the Riocentro. Tony Yoka won the gold medal, beating Joe Joyce in the final.
How is boxing played in the Olympics?
The Olympic boxing tournament follows a simple knockout format, with draws made at random for each weight class. Winners of each bout will qualify to the next round. The winner of the final bout wins the gold medal while the loser gets the silver medal. Both boxers losing out in the semi-finals win bronze medals.
What are the category of boxing?
Amateur boxing
| Class name | Weight class limit (kg/lbs) | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | |
| Super heavyweight | Unlimited | — |
| Heavyweight | 91 kg (200.6 lb; 14.3 st) | Unlimited |
| Light heavyweight | 81 kg (178.6 lb; 12.8 st) | 81 kg (178.6 lb; 12.8 st) |
How long does boxing last in the Olympics?
For both men and women bouts last three rounds, each of three minutes – most boxing fights outside of the Olympics are 12 rounds long. Boxers are awarded points based on the five judges sat ringside individually awarding them for what they deem to be successful hits.
What’s the age limit for Olympic boxing?
18-40
Is boxing the only sport with an age limit at the Olympics? While boxing sees an age limit of 18-40, football at the Olympics is one of the sports featuring under-23 players, with the exception of three players above that age per team.
What boxing weight is 73 kg?
middleweight
The welterweight category is for boxers between 64 to 69 kilograms. Boxers in the middleweight weight class have to weigh between 70 to 73 kilograms. The light heavyweight boxer has to be above 76 kilograms, but below 80 kilograms.