BoxingBoxing, 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...
at the 1988 Summer OlympicsThe 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were an all international multi-sport events celebrated from September 17 to October 2, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. They were the second summer Olympic Games to be held in Asia and the first since the 1964 Summer Olympics...
took place in the
Chamshil Students' Gymnasium in
SeoulSeoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
. The boxing schedule began on September 17 and ended on October 2. Twelve boxing events (all men's individual) were contested, with the participation of 441 athletes and 159 officials from 106 countries. Cuba boycotted the 1988 Olympics which impacted the competition.
Light Flyweight (– 48 kg)
First Round
- Mark Epton
Mark Epton is a retired flyweight boxer from England, who won a silver medal at the 1986 Commonwealth Games. He represented Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea....
(GBR) def. Damber Bhatta (NEP), 5:0
- Henry Martínez
Henry Martínez is a retired bantamweight boxer from El Salvador, who represented his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.-Olympic results:*Defeated Yacine Cheikh 5-0...
(ELS) def. Yacine Cheikh (ALG), 5:0
- Ochirin Demberel (MGL) def. Mamoru Kuroiwa
Mamoru Kuroiwa is a retired boxer from Japan, who twice competed for his native country at the Summer Olympics: 1984 and 1988. In the flyweight division he lost at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California in the quarterfinals by Zambia's eventual bronze medalist Keith Mwila.-References:*...
(JPN), KO-3
Second Round
- Michael Carbajal (USA) def. Oh Kwang Soo (KOR), 3:2
- Dang Nieu Hu (VIE) def. Antonio Caballero
Antonio Caballero Bravo is a retired boxer from Spain, who represented his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. There he was stopped in the second round of the light flyweight division by Vietnam's Dang Nieu Hu.-References:*...
(ESP), Referee stopped contest (RSC)-2
- Wayne McCullough
Wayne William McCullough is a professional boxer. During his professional career, which spans back to 1993, he held the WBC title in the Bantamweight category...
(IRL) def. Fred MutuwetaFred Mutuweta is a retired lightweight boxer from Uganda, who represented his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. There he was defeated in the second round by Wayne McCullough of Ireland...
(UGA), 5:0
- Scott Olsen (CAN) def. Washington Banian (PNG), KO-1
- Chatchai Sasakul
Chatchai Sasakul is a former boxing champion in the flyweight division. Aside of being a professional boxer, Sasakul is also a practitioner in snooker.- Amateur career :Sasakul was an amateur boxing star in Thailand...
(THA) def. Luis Román RolónLuis Román Rolón is a retired boxer from Puerto Rico, who competed in the bantamweight division. As an amateur he won the silver medal at the 1986 World Amateur Boxing Championships in Reno...
(PUR), 3:2
- Maurice Maina (KEN) def. Mohamed Haddad (SYR), 4:1
- Róbert Isaszegi
Róbert Isaszegi is a Hungarian boxer, who won the bronze medal in the light flyweight division at the 1988 Summer Olympics.-Amateur career:...
(HUN) def. Colin Moore (GUY), 5:0
- Sadoon Abboud (IRQ) def. Bounmy Thephavong (LAO), RSC-2
- Leopoldo Serrantes (PHI) def. Hassan Mustafa (EGY), RSC-2
- Sam Stewart (LBR) def. Darwin Angeles
Darwin Angeles Discua is a retired male boxer from Honduras, who competed in the men's light flyweight and flyweight division during his career. He twice competed for his native country at the Summer Olympics...
(HON), 5:0
- Thomas Chisenga (ZAM) def. Liu Hsin Hu (TPE), 4:1
- Mahjoub Mjirich (MAR) def. Yehuda Ben Haim (ISR), walk-over
- Jesus Beltre (DOM) def. Marcelino Bolivar
José Marcelino Bolivar is a retired minimumweight boxer from Venezuela, who won the bronze medal in the flyweight division at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California...
(VEN), 4:1
- Alexander Makhmutov (URS) def. Carlos Eluaiza
Carlos Mario Eluaiza is a former flyweight boxer from Argentina, who represented his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. There he was eliminated in the second round by USSR's Alexander Makhmutov. Nicknamed El Zurdo and El Vasco, Eluaiza made his professional debut on...
(ARG), 5:0
- Ivailo Marinov
Ivailo Marinov is a Bulgarian boxer of Turkish ancestry, who won the bronze medal at the 1980 Summer Olympics in light flyweight, and the gold medal in the same category at the 1988 Summer Olympics-Name:Throughout his career, he competed under several different...
(BUL) def. Mark EptonMark Epton is a retired flyweight boxer from England, who won a silver medal at the 1986 Commonwealth Games. He represented Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea....
(GBR), 5:0
- Henry Martínez
Henry Martínez is a retired bantamweight boxer from El Salvador, who represented his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.-Olympic results:*Defeated Yacine Cheikh 5-0...
(ELS) def. Ochirin Demberel (MGL), walk-over
Third Round
- Michael Carbajal (USA) def. Dang Nieu Hu (VIE), RSC-1
- Scott Olsen (CAN) def. Wayne McCullough
Wayne William McCullough is a professional boxer. During his professional career, which spans back to 1993, he held the WBC title in the Bantamweight category...
(IRL), 5:0
- Chatchai Sasakul
Chatchai Sasakul is a former boxing champion in the flyweight division. Aside of being a professional boxer, Sasakul is also a practitioner in snooker.- Amateur career :Sasakul was an amateur boxing star in Thailand...
(THA) def. Maurice Maina (KEN), 5:0
- Róbert Isaszegi
Róbert Isaszegi is a Hungarian boxer, who won the bronze medal in the light flyweight division at the 1988 Summer Olympics.-Amateur career:...
(HUN) def. Sadoon Abboud (IRQ), RSC-1
- Leopoldo Serrantes (PHI) def. Sam Stewart (LBR), 5:0
- Mahjoub Mjirich (MAR) def. Thomas Chisenga (ZAM), 5:0
- Alexander Makhmutov (URS) def. Jesus Beltre (DOM), 4:1
- Ivailo Marinov
Ivailo Marinov is a Bulgarian boxer of Turkish ancestry, who won the bronze medal at the 1980 Summer Olympics in light flyweight, and the gold medal in the same category at the 1988 Summer Olympics-Name:Throughout his career, he competed under several different...
(BUL) def. Henry MartínezHenry Martínez is a retired bantamweight boxer from El Salvador, who represented his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.-Olympic results:*Defeated Yacine Cheikh 5-0...
(ELS), 5:0
Quarterfinals
- Michael Carbajal (USA) def. Scott Olsen (CAN), 5:0
- Róbert Isaszegi
Róbert Isaszegi is a Hungarian boxer, who won the bronze medal in the light flyweight division at the 1988 Summer Olympics.-Amateur career:...
(HUN) def. Chatchai SasakulChatchai Sasakul is a former boxing champion in the flyweight division. Aside of being a professional boxer, Sasakul is also a practitioner in snooker.- Amateur career :Sasakul was an amateur boxing star in Thailand...
(THA), 3:2
- Leopoldo Serrantes (PHI) def. Mahjoub Mjirich (MAR), RSC-3
- Ivailo Marinov
Ivailo Marinov is a Bulgarian boxer of Turkish ancestry, who won the bronze medal at the 1980 Summer Olympics in light flyweight, and the gold medal in the same category at the 1988 Summer Olympics-Name:Throughout his career, he competed under several different...
(BUL) def. Alexander Makhmutov (URS), 5:0
Semifinals
- Michael Carbajal (USA) def. Róbert Isaszegi
Róbert Isaszegi is a Hungarian boxer, who won the bronze medal in the light flyweight division at the 1988 Summer Olympics.-Amateur career:...
(HUN), 4:1
- Ivailo Marinov
Ivailo Marinov is a Bulgarian boxer of Turkish ancestry, who won the bronze medal at the 1980 Summer Olympics in light flyweight, and the gold medal in the same category at the 1988 Summer Olympics-Name:Throughout his career, he competed under several different...
(BUL) def. Leopoldo Serrantes (PHI), 5:0
Flyweight (– 51 kg)
First Round
- Andy Agosto (PUR) def. Vichairachanon Khadpo
Vichairachanon Khadpo is a Thai boxer. At the 1996 Summer Olympics he won a bronze medal in the men's bantamweight division, together with Raimkul Malakhbekov of Russia....
(THA), 5:0
- Hamed Halbouni (SYR) def. Johnny Bredahl
Johnny Bredahl , aka Johny Wahid Johansen, is a retired professional boxer in the bantamweight division. Bredahl is the former WBA world bantamweight champion...
(DEN), RSC-2
- Timofey Skryabin
Timofey Skryabin is a retired boxer from the former Soviet Union, who represented his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. There he won the bronze medal in the flyweight division...
(URS) def. Zekaria Williams (CIS), 5:0
- Joseph Lawlor (IRL) def. Archibald Fausto (MOZ), KO-2
- Bishnu Bahadur Singh (NEP) def. Sixto Vera (PAR), 5:0
- Arthur Johnson
Arthur Anthony Johnson is a former professional boxer from the United States, nicknamed "Flash".- Amateur career :1984 Light Flyweight Champion for the Western Olympic Trials...
(USA) def. Andrea MannaiAndrea Mannai is a retired male boxer from Italy, who won the bronze medal at the 1987 European Amateur Boxing Championships in the men's flyweight division. He represented his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics and lost to Arthur Johnson of the United States on a 5-0 decision.-References:*...
(ITA), 5:0
- Nokuthula Tshabangu (ZIM) def. Bonifacio Garcia (ESP), 4:1
- Kim Kwang-Sun
Kim Kwang-Sun is a retired South Korean boxer.-Amateur career:Kim won the gold medal in the Men's Flyweight category at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul...
(KOR) def. Tseyen-Oidov Tserenyan (MGL), RSC-2
- Setsuo Segawa (JPN) def. Simon Morales (COL), 4:1
- Serafim Todorov
Serafim Simeonov Todorov or Gogi Todoridze is a former Bulgarian/Georgian boxer who won the amateur world championship three times...
(BUL) def. David GrimanDavid Griman is a former Venezuelan professional boxer. He is a former World Boxing Association flyweight champion.- Amateur highlights :...
(VEN), 4:1
- Ramzan Gul (TUR) def. John Lyon
John Patrick Lyon is a retired boxer from Great Britain. A member of the Greenall St. Helens Amateur Boxing Club he twice competed at the Summer Olympics and won the gold medal in the men's flyweight division at the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland.-References:*...
(GBR), 4:1
- Gamal El-Komy (EGY) def. Amir Hussain (IRQ), 4:1
Second Round
- Manoj Pingale (IND) def. Joseph Chongo (ZAM), 5:0
- Mario González (MEX) def. Teboho Mathibeli (LES), 5:0
- Alfred Kotey
Alfred Kotey is a Ghanaian boxer. Born in Bukom, Kotey represented Ghana at the 1988 Summer Olympics and held the WBO Bantamweight Championship.-Amateur career:Kotey represented Ghana as a Flyweight at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games...
(GHA) def. Hussain al-Mutairi (KUW), RSC-1
- Benjamin Mwangata
Benjamin Mwangata is a retired male boxer from Tanzania, who represented his native East African country as a flyweight in two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988 . He also competed at two Commonwealth Games: 1990 and 1998.-References:* *...
(TNZ) def. Peter AyesuPeter Ayesu is a former Malawian flyweight boxer. He competed at the 1984 and 1988 Summer Olympics. His best finish was 5th at the 1984 games.-References:...
(MLW), 5:0
- Emmanuel Nsubuga
Emmanuel Kiwanuka Nsubuga , was the first Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Kampala from 1966 to 1990 and a cardinal from 1976 until his death. He was an opponent of human rights abuses of the military dictatorship of Idi Amin.During Amin's rule, Cardinal Nsubuga spoke against the Government's human...
(UGA) def. Salem Obeyb (YEM), KO-1
- Benaissa Abed (ALG) def. Aissa Moukrine (MAR), 3:2
- János Váradi
János Váradi was a Hungarian boxer, who won the bronze medal in the flyweight division at the 1980 Summer Olympics. He also captured the silver medals at the 1987 and 1989 European Amateur Boxing Championships.-Professional career:Váradi turned pro in 1990 and retired shortly thereafter, in 1991...
(HUN) def. Roberto JalnaizRoberto Jalnaiz is a retired amateur boxer from the Philippines, who won the gold medal at the 1990 Asian Games in the men's bantamweight division. He represented his native country twice at the Summer Olympics: in 1988 and 1992.Jalnaiz was the only Filipino gold medalist in the 11th Asian Games...
(PHI), 4:1
- Andreas Tews
Andreas Tews was a German amateur boxer. Tews won the Flyweight Silver medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics and the Featherweight Gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics....
(GDR) def. Wang Weipin (CHN), 5:0
- Philippe Desavoye (FRA) def. Anthony Ikegu (KEN), RSC-2
- Melvin de Leon (DOM) def. Badie Outheni (NIG), RSC-1
- Andy Agosto (PUR) def. Hamed Halbouni (SYR), 5:0
- Timofey Skryabin
Timofey Skryabin is a retired boxer from the former Soviet Union, who represented his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. There he won the bronze medal in the flyweight division...
(URS) def. Joseph Lawlor (IRL), 5:0
- Arthur Johnson
Arthur Anthony Johnson is a former professional boxer from the United States, nicknamed "Flash".- Amateur career :1984 Light Flyweight Champion for the Western Olympic Trials...
(USA) def. Bishnu Bahadur Singh (NEP), RSC-2
- Kim Kwang-Sun
Kim Kwang-Sun is a retired South Korean boxer.-Amateur career:Kim won the gold medal in the Men's Flyweight category at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul...
(KOR) def. Nokuthula Tshabangu (ZIM), RSC-2
- Serafim Todorov
Serafim Simeonov Todorov or Gogi Todoridze is a former Bulgarian/Georgian boxer who won the amateur world championship three times...
(BUL) def. Setsuo Segawa (JPN), 5:0
- Gamal El-Komy (EGY) def. Ramzan Gul (TUR), 4:1
Third Round
- Mario González (MEX) def. Manoj Pingale (IND), 4:1
- Alfred Kotey
Alfred Kotey is a Ghanaian boxer. Born in Bukom, Kotey represented Ghana at the 1988 Summer Olympics and held the WBO Bantamweight Championship.-Amateur career:Kotey represented Ghana as a Flyweight at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games...
(GHA) def. Benjamin MwangataBenjamin Mwangata is a retired male boxer from Tanzania, who represented his native East African country as a flyweight in two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988 . He also competed at two Commonwealth Games: 1990 and 1998.-References:* *...
(TNZ), 5:0
- Benaissa Abed (ALG) def. Emmanuel Nsubuga
Emmanuel Kiwanuka Nsubuga , was the first Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Kampala from 1966 to 1990 and a cardinal from 1976 until his death. He was an opponent of human rights abuses of the military dictatorship of Idi Amin.During Amin's rule, Cardinal Nsubuga spoke against the Government's human...
(UGA), 3:2
- Andreas Tews
Andreas Tews was a German amateur boxer. Tews won the Flyweight Silver medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics and the Featherweight Gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics....
(GDR) def. János VáradiJános Váradi was a Hungarian boxer, who won the bronze medal in the flyweight division at the 1980 Summer Olympics. He also captured the silver medals at the 1987 and 1989 European Amateur Boxing Championships.-Professional career:Váradi turned pro in 1990 and retired shortly thereafter, in 1991...
(HUN), 5:0
- Melvin de Leon (DOM) def. Philippe Desavoye (FRA), 5:0
- Timofey Skryabin
Timofey Skryabin is a retired boxer from the former Soviet Union, who represented his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. There he won the bronze medal in the flyweight division...
(URS) def. Andy Agosto (PUR), 5:0
- Kim Kwang-Sun
Kim Kwang-Sun is a retired South Korean boxer.-Amateur career:Kim won the gold medal in the Men's Flyweight category at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul...
(KOR) def. Arthur JohnsonArthur Anthony Johnson is a former professional boxer from the United States, nicknamed "Flash".- Amateur career :1984 Light Flyweight Champion for the Western Olympic Trials...
(USA), 5:0
- Serafim Todorov
Serafim Simeonov Todorov or Gogi Todoridze is a former Bulgarian/Georgian boxer who won the amateur world championship three times...
(BUL) def. Gamal El-Komy (EGY), walk-over
Quarterfinals
- Mario González (MEX) def. Alfred Kotey
Alfred Kotey is a Ghanaian boxer. Born in Bukom, Kotey represented Ghana at the 1988 Summer Olympics and held the WBO Bantamweight Championship.-Amateur career:Kotey represented Ghana as a Flyweight at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games...
(GHA), walk-over
- Andreas Tews
Andreas Tews was a German amateur boxer. Tews won the Flyweight Silver medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics and the Featherweight Gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics....
(GDR) def. Benaissa Abed (ALG), 5:0
- Timofey Skryabin
Timofey Skryabin is a retired boxer from the former Soviet Union, who represented his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. There he won the bronze medal in the flyweight division...
(URS) def. Melvin de Leon (DOM), 3:2
- Kim Kwang-Sun
Kim Kwang-Sun is a retired South Korean boxer.-Amateur career:Kim won the gold medal in the Men's Flyweight category at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul...
(KOR) def. Serafim TodorovSerafim Simeonov Todorov or Gogi Todoridze is a former Bulgarian/Georgian boxer who won the amateur world championship three times...
(BUL), 4:1
Semifinals
- Andreas Tews
Andreas Tews was a German amateur boxer. Tews won the Flyweight Silver medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics and the Featherweight Gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics....
(GDR) def. Mario González (MEX), 5:0
- Kim Kwang-Sun
Kim Kwang-Sun is a retired South Korean boxer.-Amateur career:Kim won the gold medal in the Men's Flyweight category at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul...
(KOR) def. Timofey SkryabinTimofey Skryabin is a retired boxer from the former Soviet Union, who represented his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. There he won the bronze medal in the flyweight division...
(URS), 5:0
Bantamweight (– 54 kg)
First Round
- John Lovey (IRL) def. Mustafa Saleh (IRQ), 5:0
- Vedat Tutuk (TUR) def. Edward Obewa (UGA) 3:2
- René Breitbarth
Rene Breitbarth was a boxer from East Germany who won a Light Flyweight gold medal at the 1985 European Amateur Championships. In 1986, he won the silver medal at the 1986 World Amateur Boxing Championships in Reno.-References:*...
(GDR) def. Magare Tshekiso (BTS), 5:0
- Felix Nieves (PUR) def. Samba Diallo (GUI), 5:0
- Jorge Julio Rocha
Jorge Eliécer Julio Rocha is a former Colombian bantamweight boxer best known to win the WBA and later the WBO title as a pro.-Amateur:...
(COL) def. Michael Hormillosa (PHI), RSC-3
- Justin Chikwanda (ZAM) def. Thomas Stevens (LBR), RSC-1
- Moumouni Siuley (NIG) def. Tiui Faamaoni (SAM), RSC-3
- Ibibongo Nduita (ZAI) def. Haji Ally
Haji Ally is a retired male boxer from Tanzania, who represented his native East African country as a bantamweight at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. He also competed at the 1990 Commonwealth Games, winning a silver medal in the men's featherweight division. In the final he lost to...
(TNZ), 3:2
- Katsuyoki Matsushima (JPN) def. Said al-Muwaizri (KUW), RSC-1
- Jimmy Majanya (SWE) def. Mohammed Achik
Mohamed Abdelhak Achik is a former Moroccan amateur boxer who won a bronze medal in the men's bantamweight category at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.- Olympic results :*Defeated Dieter Berg 3-0...
(MAR), 4:1
- José García
José García is a former Venezuelan boxer. At the 1988 Summer Olympics he lost in the second round of the men's welterweight division to Poland's eventual bronze medalist Jan Dydak.-References:*...
(MEX) def. Tad Joseph (GRN), RSC-1
- Aleksandar Khristov (BUL) def. Peter Anok (SUD), 4:1
- Jung-Il Byun (KOR) def. Jean-Marc Augustin (FRA), 5:0
- Joilson Santana (BRA) def. Phetsmone Sonnavanh (LAO), 5:0
- Slimane Zengli (ALG) def. Manuel Gomes (ANG), 5:0
- Ndaba Dube (ZIM) def. Lernel Francis (ANT), RSC-2
- Alexander Artemev (URS) def. Edouard Paulum (VAN), walk-over
Second Round
- Kennedy McKinney
Kennedy McKinney is a former professional boxer, who won the bantamweight gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics...
(USA) def. Erik Perez (GUY), RSC-1
- Shahuraj Birajdor (IND) def. Ayewoubo Akouatsi (TOG), 5:0
- Stephen Mwema
Stephen Mwema is a retired bantamweight Kenyan boxer. As an amateur boxer Mwema represented Kenya at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. He defeated Rambahadur Giri from Nepal and Alberto Machaze from Mozambique, but lost in the quarterfinals to Kennedy McKinney from the United States. Mwema won a...
(KEN) def. Rambahadur Giri (NEP), RSC-2
- Alberto Machaze (MOZ) def. Michael Devanney (GBR), 5:0
- Phajol Moolsan
Phajol Moolsan is a Thai boxer. At the 1988 Summer Olympics he won a bronze medal in the men's Bantamweight category, together with Jorge Julio Rocha of Colombia.In Muay thai his name is Put Keitlansang...
(THA) def. Marcus Priaulx (AUS), 5:0
- Abraham Torres
Abraham Torres is a former Venezuelan boxer, who was nicknamed "Habran". At the 1988 Summer Olympics, he lost in the third round of the men's bantamweight division to Thailand's eventual bronze medalist Phajol Moolsan.-External links:*...
(VEN) def. Teekaram Rajcoomar (MTS), 5:0
- Nyama Altankhuyag (MGL) def. Grzegorz Jablonski (POL), 3:2
- John Lovey (IRL) def. Mohamed Sabo (NGA), 4:1
- René Breitbarth
Rene Breitbarth was a boxer from East Germany who won a Light Flyweight gold medal at the 1985 European Amateur Championships. In 1986, he won the silver medal at the 1986 World Amateur Boxing Championships in Reno.-References:*...
(GDR) def. Vedat Tutuk (TUR), 5:0
- Jorge Julio Rocha
Jorge Eliécer Julio Rocha is a former Colombian bantamweight boxer best known to win the WBA and later the WBO title as a pro.-Amateur:...
(COL) def. Felix Nieves (PUR), 5:0
- Justin Chikwanda (ZAM) def. Moumouni Siuley (NIG), RSC-1
- Katsuyoki Matsushima (JPN) def. Ibibongo Nduita (ZAI), 5:0
- Jimmy Majanya (SWE) def. José García
José García is a former Venezuelan boxer. At the 1988 Summer Olympics he lost in the second round of the men's welterweight division to Poland's eventual bronze medalist Jan Dydak.-References:*...
(MEX), 4:1
- Aleksandar Khristov (BUL) def. Jong-Il Byun (KOR), 4:1
- Slimane Zengli (ALG) def. Joilson Santana (BRA), 5:0
- Alexander Artemev (URS) def. Ndaba Dube (ZIM), RSC-1
Third Round
- Kennedy McKinney
Kennedy McKinney is a former professional boxer, who won the bantamweight gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics...
(USA) def. Shahuraj Birajdor (IND), walk-over
- Stephen Mwema
Stephen Mwema is a retired bantamweight Kenyan boxer. As an amateur boxer Mwema represented Kenya at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. He defeated Rambahadur Giri from Nepal and Alberto Machaze from Mozambique, but lost in the quarterfinals to Kennedy McKinney from the United States. Mwema won a...
(KEN) def. Alberto Machaze (MOZ), 5:0
- Phajol Moolsan
Phajol Moolsan is a Thai boxer. At the 1988 Summer Olympics he won a bronze medal in the men's Bantamweight category, together with Jorge Julio Rocha of Colombia.In Muay thai his name is Put Keitlansang...
(THA) def. Abraham TorresAbraham Torres is a former Venezuelan boxer, who was nicknamed "Habran". At the 1988 Summer Olympics, he lost in the third round of the men's bantamweight division to Thailand's eventual bronze medalist Phajol Moolsan.-External links:*...
(VEN), 3:2
- Nyama Altankhuyag (MGL) def. John Lovey (IRL), 3:2
- Jorge Julio Rocha
Jorge Eliécer Julio Rocha is a former Colombian bantamweight boxer best known to win the WBA and later the WBO title as a pro.-Amateur:...
(COL) def. René BreitbarthRene Breitbarth was a boxer from East Germany who won a Light Flyweight gold medal at the 1985 European Amateur Championships. In 1986, he won the silver medal at the 1986 World Amateur Boxing Championships in Reno.-References:*...
(GDR), 4:1
- Katsuyoki Matsushima (JPN) def. Justin Chikwanda (ZAM), 3:2
- Aleksandar Khristov (BUL) def. Jimmy Majanya (SWE), 5:0
- Alexander Artemev (URS) def. Slimane Zengli (ALG), 5:0
Quarterfinals
- Kennedy McKinney
Kennedy McKinney is a former professional boxer, who won the bantamweight gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics...
(USA) def. Stephen MwemaStephen Mwema is a retired bantamweight Kenyan boxer. As an amateur boxer Mwema represented Kenya at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. He defeated Rambahadur Giri from Nepal and Alberto Machaze from Mozambique, but lost in the quarterfinals to Kennedy McKinney from the United States. Mwema won a...
(KEN), 5:0
- Phajol Moolsan
Phajol Moolsan is a Thai boxer. At the 1988 Summer Olympics he won a bronze medal in the men's Bantamweight category, together with Jorge Julio Rocha of Colombia.In Muay thai his name is Put Keitlansang...
THA def. Nyama Altankhuyag (MGL), 5:0
- Jorge Julio Rocha
Jorge Eliécer Julio Rocha is a former Colombian bantamweight boxer best known to win the WBA and later the WBO title as a pro.-Amateur:...
(COL) def. Katsuyoki Matsushima (JPN), 3:2
- Aleksandar Khristov (BUL) def. Alexander Artemev (URS), 3:2
Semifinals
- Kennedy McKinney
Kennedy McKinney is a former professional boxer, who won the bantamweight gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics...
(USA) def. Phajol MoolsanPhajol Moolsan is a Thai boxer. At the 1988 Summer Olympics he won a bronze medal in the men's Bantamweight category, together with Jorge Julio Rocha of Colombia.In Muay thai his name is Put Keitlansang...
(THA), RSC-1
- Aleksandar Khristov (BUL) def. Jorge Julio Rocha
Jorge Eliécer Julio Rocha is a former Colombian bantamweight boxer best known to win the WBA and later the WBO title as a pro.-Amateur:...
(COL), 3:2
Featherweight (– 57 kg)
First Round
- Wataru Yamada (JPN) def. Bakary Fofana
Bakary Fofana was a boxer in the 1984 and 1988 Summer Olympics who represented the Cote d'Ivoire.-References:...
(IVC), RSC-1
- Daniel Dumitrescu
Daniel Dumitrescu is a Romanian boxer, who won the silver medal in the men's featherweight category at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul...
(ROU) def. Anthony Konyegwachie (NGA), 5:0
- Esteban Flores (PUR) def. Patrick Mwamba (ZAM), 4:1
- Wangchai Pongsri (THA) def. Ali Mohamed Jafer (YEM), RSC-1
- John Wanjau (KEN) def. László Szõke
László Szőke is a former Hungarian football player.Szőke was born in Budapest. In 1949 he moved to Italy under contract to Fanfulla before becoming a well-known name in Italian football by being transferred to first division Udinese who went on to place themselves in second position, behind the...
(HUN), 3:2
- Regilio Tuur
Regilio Benito Tuur is a former boxer from The Netherlands, who made his fame by knocking out reigning world champion Kelcie Banks in the first round at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.-Amateur career:...
(HOL) def. Kelcie BanksKelcie Herron Banks is a retired boxer from the United States, who competed in the featherweight division. As an amateur he won the gold medal at the 1986 World Amateur Boxing Championships in Reno and at the 1987 Pan American Games in Indianapolis. Inducted to the USA Boxing Hall of Fame in 1993...
(USA), KO-1
- David Anderson (GBR) def. Domingo Damigella
Domingo Nicolas Damigella is a former featherweight boxer from Argentina, who represented his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. There he was eliminated in the first round by Great Britain's David Anderson...
(ARG), 4:1
- Patrick Fitzgerald (IRL) def. Emilio Villegas (DOM), 4:1
- Ulaipalota Tautauma (SAM) def. Evance Malenga
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(MLW), 5:0
- Tomasz Nowak (POL) def. Djingarey Mamodou (NIG), 5:0
- Eugene Seymour (BAH) def. Orlando Dollente (PHI), 5:0
- Jarmo Eskelinen (FIN) def. Serigne Fall (GUI), 5:0
- Jamie Pagendam
James Pagendam is a boxer from Canada, competing in the featherweight division....
(CAN) def. Cerendorjin Amarjargal (MGL), RSC-2
- Kirkor Kirkorov
Kirkor Kirkorov is a retired boxer from Bulgaria, who competed for his native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. There he was defeated in the first round of the Men's Featherweight Division by Germany's eventual bronze medalist Andreas Tews.Kirkorov also competed at the 1988...
(BUL) def. Diego Drumm (GDR), 5:0
- Darren Hiles (AUS) def. Ali Celikiz (TUR), 5:0
- Lee Jae-Hyuk
Lee Jae-Hyuk is a retired South Korean amateur boxer.-Career:...
(KOR) def. Miguel Ángel González (MEX), 5:0
Second Round
- Abdelhak Achik
Abdelhak Achik is a former Moroccan amateur boxer, who won the bronze medal in the men's featherweight category at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.-Olympic results:*1st round bye...
(MAR) def. Francisco Avelar (ELS), 4:1
- Omar Catari
Omar Catari Peraza is a former Venezuelan boxer. At the 1984 Summer Olympics he won the bronze medal in the men's featherweight division , alongside with Türgüt Aykaç of Turkey....
(VEN) def. Moussa Kagambega (BUF), KO-1
- Liu Dong (CHN) def. John Francis (IND), 3:2
- Serge Bouemba (GAB) def. Ilham Lahia (INA), 4:1
- Mikhail Kazaryan
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(URS) def. Ljubiša SimićLjubiša Simić is a former boxer from Yugoslavia, who competed in two Summer Olympics for his native country: in 1984 and in 1988. In both occasions he had an early exit from the tournament...
(YUG), 5:0
- Giovanni Parisi
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(ITA) def. Lu Chih Hsiung (TPE), 5:0
- Jacov Shmuel (ISR) def. John Mirona (SUD), RSC-1
- Ricardo Pittman (CIS) def. Dumsane Mabuza (SUA), 4:1
- Daniel Dumitrescu
Daniel Dumitrescu is a Romanian boxer, who won the silver medal in the men's featherweight category at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul...
(ROU) def. Wataru Yamada (JPN), 5:0
- Wangchai Pongsri (THA) def. Esteban Flores (PUR), 5:0
- Regilio Tuur
Regilio Benito Tuur is a former boxer from The Netherlands, who made his fame by knocking out reigning world champion Kelcie Banks in the first round at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.-Amateur career:...
(HOL) def. John Wanjau (KEN), 4:1
- David Anderson (GBR) def. Patrick Fitzgerald (IRL), 5:0
- Tomasz Nowak (POL) def. Ulaipalota Tautauma (SAM), walk-over
- Eugene Seymour (BAH) def. Jarmo Eskelinen (FIN), walk-over
- Kirkor Kirkorov
Kirkor Kirkorov is a retired boxer from Bulgaria, who competed for his native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. There he was defeated in the first round of the Men's Featherweight Division by Germany's eventual bronze medalist Andreas Tews.Kirkorov also competed at the 1988...
(BUL) def. Jamie PagendamJames Pagendam is a boxer from Canada, competing in the featherweight division....
(CAN), walk-over
- Lee Jae-Hyuk
Lee Jae-Hyuk is a retired South Korean amateur boxer.-Career:...
(KOR) def. Darren Hiles (AUS), 3:2
Third Round
- Abdelhak Achik
Abdelhak Achik is a former Moroccan amateur boxer, who won the bronze medal in the men's featherweight category at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.-Olympic results:*1st round bye...
(MAR) def. Omar CatariOmar Catari Peraza is a former Venezuelan boxer. At the 1984 Summer Olympics he won the bronze medal in the men's featherweight division , alongside with Türgüt Aykaç of Turkey....
(VEN), KO-1
- Liu Dong (CHN) def. Serge Bouemba (GAB), 5:0
- Giovanni Parisi
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(ITA) def. Mikhail KazaryanMekhak Ghazaryan is a retired boxer from Armenia. He represented his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, where he lost in the second round of the men's lightweight division to Canada's Michael Strange....
(URS), RSC-2
- Jacov Shmuel (ISR) def. Ricardo Pittman (CIS), 5:0
- Daniel Dumitrescu
Daniel Dumitrescu is a Romanian boxer, who won the silver medal in the men's featherweight category at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul...
(ROU) def. Wangchai Pongsri (THA), 3:2
- Regilio Tuur
Regilio Benito Tuur is a former boxer from The Netherlands, who made his fame by knocking out reigning world champion Kelcie Banks in the first round at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.-Amateur career:...
(HOL) def. David Anderson (GBR), RSC-2
- Tomasz Nowak (POL) def. Eugene Seymour (BAH), 5:0
- Lee Jae-Hyuk
Lee Jae-Hyuk is a retired South Korean amateur boxer.-Career:...
(KOR) def. Kirkor KirkorovKirkor Kirkorov is a retired boxer from Bulgaria, who competed for his native country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. There he was defeated in the first round of the Men's Featherweight Division by Germany's eventual bronze medalist Andreas Tews.Kirkorov also competed at the 1988...
(BUL), 5:0
Quarterfinals
- Abdelhak Achik
Abdelhak Achik is a former Moroccan amateur boxer, who won the bronze medal in the men's featherweight category at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.-Olympic results:*1st round bye...
(MAR) def. Liu Dong (CHN), KO-1
- Giovanni Parisi
Giovanni Parisi was an Italian boxer, who won the gold medal in the Men's Featherweight category at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.- Biography:...
(ITA) def. Jacov Shmuel (ISR), 5:0
- Daniel Dumitrescu
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(ROU) def. Regilio TuurRegilio Benito Tuur is a former boxer from The Netherlands, who made his fame by knocking out reigning world champion Kelcie Banks in the first round at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.-Amateur career:...
(HOL), 5:0
- Lee Jae-Hyuk
Lee Jae-Hyuk is a retired South Korean amateur boxer.-Career:...
(KOR) def. Tomasz Nowak (POL), 5:0
Semifinals
- Giovanni Parisi
Giovanni Parisi was an Italian boxer, who won the gold medal in the Men's Featherweight category at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.- Biography:...
(ITA) def. Abdelhak AchikAbdelhak Achik is a former Moroccan amateur boxer, who won the bronze medal in the men's featherweight category at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.-Olympic results:*1st round bye...
(MAR), RSC-1
- Daniel Dumitrescu
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(ROU) def. Lee Jae-HyukLee Jae-Hyuk is a retired South Korean amateur boxer.-Career:...
(KOR), 5:0
Lightweight (– 60 kg)
First Round
- Azzedine Said (ALG) def. Lameck Mbao (ZAM), KO-2
- Mohamed Regazy (EGY) def. Dal Bahadur Ranamagar (NEP), 5:0
- Blessing Onoko (NGA) def. Charles Lubulwa (UGA), RSC-3
- Giorgio Campanella (ITA) def. Daniel Freitas (URU), RSC-3
- Andreas Zülow
Andreas Zülow was a boxer from East Germany who won a Lightweight gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympic Games...
(GDR) def. Patrick Waweru (KEN), 5:0
- Konstantin Tszyu (URS) def. Leopoldo Cantancio
Leopoldo Cantancio is a retired boxer from the Philippines, who competed for his native country at two Summer Olympics: 1984 and 1988. His best result was a fifth place tie at the 1984 Summer Olympics in the Men's Lightweight division. He won a bronze medal at the 1990 Asian Games.-References:*...
(PHI), KO-1
- Sean Knight (BRB) def. Guillermo Tamez (MEX), 5:0
Second Round
- Michael Carruth
Michael Carruth is a southpaw Irish Olympic boxer from Dublin who won the welterweight gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. Carruth has just finished a stint as expert boxing analyst for RTEs Olympic coverage...
(IRL) def. Satoru Higashi (JPN), 5:0
- George Cramne
George Kelly Scott , earlier George Cramne, is a retired Swedish professional boxer of Liberian descent.-Amateur career:...
(SWE) def. John Nkagala (MLW), 5:0
- Phat Hongram (THA) def. Asif Dar
Asif Kamran Dar is a former boxer from Pakistan, competing in the lightweight division. He was born in Quetta....
(CAN), RSC-2
- Charles Kane (GBR) def. Adrian Taroreh (INA), 5:0
- István Turu (HUN) def. Jean-Paul Bonatou (CMR), 5:0
- Nergüin Enkhbat (MGL) def. José Pérez (VEN), 5:0
- Héctor Arroyo (PUR) def. Kibar Tatar (TUR), 5:0
- Kamal Marjouane
-Career:Marjouane participated in the 1988 and 1992 Summer Olympics. In 1988, he lost in the quarterfinals of the men's lightweight division to Mongolia's eventual bronze medalist, Nergüin Enkhbat.-References:*...
(MAR) def. Tommy Gbay (LBR) 5:0
- Romallis Ellis
Romallis Ellis was an American boxer, who won the Lightweight Bronze medal at the 1998 Olympics.-Amateur career:*1988 United States Amateur Lightweight champion*1988 Olympic Lightweight Bronze Medalist....
(USA) def. Lee Kang-Su (KOR), 5:0
- Kassim Traoré (MLI) def. Toby Belly (SUD), 5:0
- Mark Kennedy (JAM) def. Terepai Maea (CIS), RSC-1
- Emil Chuprenski
Emil Todorov Chuprenski is a retired boxer from Bulgaria, who competed for his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. There he was defeated in the quarterfinals of the Men's Lightweight Division by USA's eventual bronze medalist Romallis Ellis.-References:*...
(BUL) def. Eduardo de la Peña (GUA), RSC-2
- Azzedine Said (ALG) def. Shake Kubuitsile (BTS), RSC-2
- Mohamed Regazy (EGY) def. Blessing Onoko (NGA), 5:0
- Andreas Zülow
Andreas Zülow was a boxer from East Germany who won a Lightweight gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympic Games...
(GDR) def. Giorgio Campanella (ITA), 5:0
- Konstantin Tszyu (URS) def. Sean Knight (BRB), RSC-1
Third Round
- George Cramne
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(SWE) def. Michael CarruthMichael Carruth is a southpaw Irish Olympic boxer from Dublin who won the welterweight gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. Carruth has just finished a stint as expert boxing analyst for RTEs Olympic coverage...
(IRL), KO-1
- Charles Kane (GBR) def. Phat Hongram (THA), 4:1
- Nergüin Enkhbat (MGL) def. István Turu (HUN), RSC-3
- Kamal Marjouane
-Career:Marjouane participated in the 1988 and 1992 Summer Olympics. In 1988, he lost in the quarterfinals of the men's lightweight division to Mongolia's eventual bronze medalist, Nergüin Enkhbat.-References:*...
(MAR) def. Héctor Arroyo (PUR), 5:0
- Romallis Ellis
Romallis Ellis was an American boxer, who won the Lightweight Bronze medal at the 1998 Olympics.-Amateur career:*1988 United States Amateur Lightweight champion*1988 Olympic Lightweight Bronze Medalist....
(USA) def. Kassim Traoré (MLI), RSC-2
- Emil Chuprenski
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(BUL) def. Mark Kennedy (JAM), 5:0
- Mohamed Regazy (EGY) def. Azzedine Said (ALG), 5:0
- Andreas Zülow
Andreas Zülow was a boxer from East Germany who won a Lightweight gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympic Games...
(GDR) def. Konstantin Tszyu (URS), 3:2
Quarterfinals
- George Cramne
George Kelly Scott , earlier George Cramne, is a retired Swedish professional boxer of Liberian descent.-Amateur career:...
(SWE) def. Charles Kane (GBR), 4:1
- Nergüin Enkhbat (MGL) def. Kamal Marjouane
-Career:Marjouane participated in the 1988 and 1992 Summer Olympics. In 1988, he lost in the quarterfinals of the men's lightweight division to Mongolia's eventual bronze medalist, Nergüin Enkhbat.-References:*...
(MAR), 5:0
- Romallis Ellis
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(USA) def. Emil ChuprenskiEmil Todorov Chuprenski is a retired boxer from Bulgaria, who competed for his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. There he was defeated in the quarterfinals of the Men's Lightweight Division by USA's eventual bronze medalist Romallis Ellis.-References:*...
(BUL), 3:2
- Andreas Zülow
Andreas Zülow was a boxer from East Germany who won a Lightweight gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympic Games...
(GDR) def. Mohamed Regazy (EGY), 5:0
Semifinals
- George Cramne
George Kelly Scott , earlier George Cramne, is a retired Swedish professional boxer of Liberian descent.-Amateur career:...
(SWE) def. Nergüin Enkhbat (MGL), 3:2
- Andreas Zülow
Andreas Zülow was a boxer from East Germany who won a Lightweight gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympic Games...
(GDR) def. Romallis EllisRomallis Ellis was an American boxer, who won the Lightweight Bronze medal at the 1998 Olympics.-Amateur career:*1988 United States Amateur Lightweight champion*1988 Olympic Lightweight Bronze Medalist....
(USA), 5:0
Light Welterweight (– 63.5 kg)
First Round
- Lars Myrberg
Lars Mikael Myrberg was an Swedish boxer who won a light welterweight bronze medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics.Myrberg turned pro in 1996 and fought only one fight, retiring with a record of 1-0-0.-References:*...
(SWE) def. Handhal al-Harithy (OMA), RSC-1
- Ludovic Proto
Ludovic Proto is a French boxer who competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics in the men's light welterweight division .-Reference:...
(FRA) def. Mpuco Makama (SUA), walk-over
- Mark Elliott (GBR) def. Tomas Ruíz (ESP), 5:0
- Vyacheslav Yanovski (URS) def. Søren Søndergaard
Søren Fjordback Søndergaard is a former amateur boxer from Denmark. He won the bronze medal at the 1987 European Championships in Turin, Italy in the Men's Light Welterweight division. Nicknamed Mr...
(DEN), RSC-2
- Rashi Ali Hadj Matumla
Rashi Ali Hadj Matumla is a retired male boxer from Tanzania, who represented his native East African country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988 . He was nicknamed Snakeboy during his career. Matumla also competed at two Commonwealth Games: 1994 and 1998.-References:* *...
(TNZ) def. Dieudonne Kouassi (IVC), RSC-1
- Lyton Mphande
Lyton Levison Mphande is a former Malawian light-welterweight boxer. He competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics, where he finished in ninth place.-References:...
(MLW) def. Ihapat Singh Bhujel (NEP), 5:0
- Khalid Rahilou
Khalid Rahilou Khalid Rahilou Khalid Rahilou (born June 19, 1966 in Argenteuil, Val-d'Oise, France was a French boxer of a Moroccan origin.-Professional career:Rahilou began his professional career in 1988 and won the WBA Light Welterweight title by defeating Frankie Randall by TKO in 1997...
(MAR) def. Avaavau Avaavau (SAM), RSC-3
- Anthony Mwamba (ZAM) def. Kunihiro Miura (JPN), 5:0
- Anoumou Aguiar (NIG) def. Jonas Bade (PNG), DSQ-2
- Vukašin Dobrašinović (YUG) def. Borislav Abadzhiev
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(BUL), 3:2
- Adrian Carew
Adrian Dodson is a British former Olympic boxer. He competed for Guyana at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul under the name Adrian Carew before representing Great Britain at the 1992 Summer Olympics....
(GUY) def. Bilal el-Masri (LIB), 5:0
- Lórant Szabó (HUN) def. Víctor Pérez (PUR), 3:2
- Reiner Gies
Reiner Gies was a German boxer who won a Light Welterweight Bronze Medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics for West Germany...
(FRG) def. Basil Maelagi (SIS), walk-over
- David Kamau
David Nganga Kamau is a Kenyan professional boxer in the Light Middleweight division and has only had four losses.-WBC Light Welterweight Championship:...
(KEN) def. Abidnasir Shahab (JRD), RSC-1
- Martin Ndongo-Ebanga (CMR) def. Hubert Wester (ARU), RSC-1
- Sodnom Altansukh (MGL) def. Pravit Suwanichit (THA), 3:2
- Dan Odingo (UGA) def. Ollo Destre (GAB), walk-over
Second Round
- Grahame Cheney
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(AUS) def. Miguel GonzálezMiguel Gonzalez is an American soccer player. He currently plays for Bradenton Academics in the USL Premier Development League.-Youth and Amateur:...
(PAR), RSC-2
- Ike Quartey
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(GHA) def. José Saizozema (DOM), 5:0
- Todd Foster
Todd Foster is an American boxer in the Junior middleweight division.-Amateur career:Foster was an amateur boxing standout...
(USA) def. Kampompo Miango (ZAI), KO-2
- Chun Jil-Chun (KOR) def. Liasu Braimoh (NGA), RSC-3
- Duke Chinyadza (ZIM) def. Andrzej Mozdzen (POL), 3:2
- Humberto Rodriguez (MEX) def. Apete Temo (FIJ), RSC-2
- Howard Grant (CAN) def. Andreas Otto (GDR), RSC-1
- Lars Myrberg
Lars Mikael Myrberg was an Swedish boxer who won a light welterweight bronze medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics.Myrberg turned pro in 1996 and fought only one fight, retiring with a record of 1-0-0.-References:*...
(SWE) def. Ahmed Khanji (SYR), 4:1
- Ludovic Proto
Ludovic Proto is a French boxer who competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics in the men's light welterweight division .-Reference:...
(FRA) def. Mark Elliott (GBR), RSC-1
- Vyacheslav Yanovski (URS) def. Rashid Matumla
Rashi Ali Hadj Matumla is a retired male boxer from Tanzania, who represented his native East African country in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988 . He was nicknamed Snakeboy during his career. Matumla also competed at two Commonwealth Games: 1994 and 1998.-References:* *...
(TNZ), RSC-3
- Lyton Mphande
Lyton Levison Mphande is a former Malawian light-welterweight boxer. He competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics, where he finished in ninth place.-References:...
(MLW) def. Khalid RahilouKhalid Rahilou Khalid Rahilou Khalid Rahilou (born June 19, 1966 in Argenteuil, Val-d'Oise, France was a French boxer of a Moroccan origin.-Professional career:Rahilou began his professional career in 1988 and won the WBA Light Welterweight title by defeating Frankie Randall by TKO in 1997...
(MAR), walk-over
- Anthony Mwamba (ZAM) def. Anoumou Aguiar (NIG), RSC-1
- Adrian Carew
Adrian Dodson is a British former Olympic boxer. He competed for Guyana at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul under the name Adrian Carew before representing Great Britain at the 1992 Summer Olympics....
(GUY) def. Vukašin Dobrašinović (YUG), 4:1
- Reiner Gies
Reiner Gies was a German boxer who won a Light Welterweight Bronze Medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics for West Germany...
(FRG) def. Lórant Szabó (HUN), 5:0
- David Kamau
David Nganga Kamau is a Kenyan professional boxer in the Light Middleweight division and has only had four losses.-WBC Light Welterweight Championship:...
(KEN) def. Martin Ndongo-Ebanga (CMR), 5:0
- Sodnom Altansukh (MGL) def. Dan Odingo (UGA), RSC-2
Third Round
- Grahame Cheney
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(AUS) def. Ike QuarteyIke "Bazooka" Quartey is a former WBA Welterweight champion boxer. He has fought numerous world champion boxers including Oscar De La Hoya, Fernando Vargas, Vernon Forrest and Ronald "Winky" Wright.-Biography:...
(GHA), 5:0
- Todd Foster
Todd Foster is an American boxer in the Junior middleweight division.-Amateur career:Foster was an amateur boxing standout...
(USA) def. Chun Jil-Chun (KOR), KO-2
- Humberto Rodriguez (MEX) def. Duke Chinyadza (ZIM), KO-1
- Lars Myrberg
Lars Mikael Myrberg was an Swedish boxer who won a light welterweight bronze medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics.Myrberg turned pro in 1996 and fought only one fight, retiring with a record of 1-0-0.-References:*...
(SWE) def. Howard Grant (CAN), 4:1
- Vyacheslav Yanovski (URS) def. Ludovic Proto
Ludovic Proto is a French boxer who competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics in the men's light welterweight division .-Reference:...
(FRA), 5:0
- Anthony Mwamba (ZAM) def. Lyton Mphande
Lyton Levison Mphande is a former Malawian light-welterweight boxer. He competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics, where he finished in ninth place.-References:...
(MLW), KO-2
- Reiner Gies
Reiner Gies was a German boxer who won a Light Welterweight Bronze Medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics for West Germany...
(FRG) def. Adrian CarewAdrian Dodson is a British former Olympic boxer. He competed for Guyana at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul under the name Adrian Carew before representing Great Britain at the 1992 Summer Olympics....
(GUY), 3:2
- Sodnom Altansukh (MGL) def. David Kamau
David Nganga Kamau is a Kenyan professional boxer in the Light Middleweight division and has only had four losses.-WBC Light Welterweight Championship:...
(KEN), 5:0
Quarterfinals
- Grahame Cheney
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(AUS) def. Todd FosterTodd Foster is an American boxer in the Junior middleweight division.-Amateur career:Foster was an amateur boxing standout...
(USA), 3:2
- Lars Myrberg
Lars Mikael Myrberg was an Swedish boxer who won a light welterweight bronze medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics.Myrberg turned pro in 1996 and fought only one fight, retiring with a record of 1-0-0.-References:*...
(SWE) def. Humberto Rodriguez (MEX), KO-1
- Vyacheslav Yanovski (URS) def. Anthony Mwamba (ZAM), 5:0
- Reiner Gies
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(FRG) def. Sodnom Altansukh (MGL), 4:1
Semifinals
- Grahame Cheney
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(AUS) def. Lars MyrbergLars Mikael Myrberg was an Swedish boxer who won a light welterweight bronze medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics.Myrberg turned pro in 1996 and fought only one fight, retiring with a record of 1-0-0.-References:*...
(SWE), 5:0
- Vyacheslav Yanovski (URS) def. Reiner Gies
Reiner Gies was a German boxer who won a Light Welterweight Bronze Medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics for West Germany...
(FRG), KO-1
Welterweight (– 67 kg)
First Round
- Alexander Künzler (FRG) def. Kasmiro Omona (UGA), 5:0
- Song Kyung-Sup (KOR) def. William Walsh (IRL), RSC-2
- Abdellah Taouane (MAR) def. Do Tien Tua (VIE), 5:0
- Siegfried Mehnert
Siegfried Mehnert is a former amateur boxer from East Germany. He is best known for twice winning the European title in the men's welterweight division.-References:*...
(GDR) def. José Ortiz (PUR), 5:0
- Fidele Mohinga (RCA) def. Adão Nzuzi (ANG), 5:0
- Maselino Francis Masoe (ASA) def. Pedro Fria (DOM), RSC-1
- Alfred Addo Ankamah (GHA) def. Boston Simbeye
Boston Simbeye is a former Malawian welterweight boxer. He competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics, where he finished in thirty-third place.-References:...
(MLW), KO-1
- Kenneth Gould
Kenneth Gould was an American boxer, who won the welterweight bronze medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics...
(USA) def. Joseph MarwaJoseph Marwa is a retired male boxer from Tanzania, who represented his native East African country in two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988 . Nicknamed The Hungry Lion he also competed at the 1990 Commonwealth Games.-References:* *...
(TNZ), 4:1
- Søren Antman (SWE) def. Isimeli Lesivakarua (FIJ), RSC-2
- Joni Nyman
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(FIN) def. Manuel SobralManuel "Manny" Sobral is a former boxer, competing in the welterweight division. A resident of Vancouver, British Columbia, he represented Canada at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, where he was eliminated in the first round by Finland's Joni Nyman on points .-External links:* *...
(CAN), 4:1
- Vladimir Ereshchenko (URS) def. Yoshiaki Takahashi (JPN), 5:0
- Dimus Chisala (ZAM) def. Wanderley Oliveira (BRA), RSC-2
Second Round
- Adewale Adgebusi (NGA) def. Joseph Dary (ANT), KO-1
- Javier Martínez (ESP) def. Lucas Januario (MOZ), 5:0
- Jan Dydak
Jan Dydak is a former Polish amateur boxer, who won the Welterweight Bronze medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics.-Olympic results:*1st round bye*Defeated José García 4-1...
(POL) def. José GarcíaJosé García is a former Venezuelan boxer. At the 1988 Summer Olympics he lost in the second round of the men's welterweight division to Poland's eventual bronze medalist Jan Dydak.-References:*...
(VEN), 4:1
- Humberto Aranda (COS) def. Asomua Naea (SAM), RSC-2
- Abdoukerim Hamidou (TOG) def. Francisc Vaştag
Francisc Vaştag was the first Romanian boxer to win the supreme belt in his category. His victory greatly stimulated boxing in Romania. The champion boxer Adrian Diaconu said that he considers Vaştag to be a brother and mentor.-References:**...
(ROU), DSQ-3
- Khristo Furnigov (BUL) def. Gregory Griffiths (BRB), KO-1
- Robert Wangila
Robert Napunyi Wangila was a Kenyan boxer who won a welterweight gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympic Games...
(KEN) def. Đorđe Petronijević (YUG), RSC-2
- Khaidan Gantulga (MGL) def. Richard Hamilton (JAM), RSC-2
- Laurent Boudouani
Laurent Boudouani is retired professional boxer. He is a former WBA world light middleweight champion and a welterweight silver medal winner at the 1988 Olympics.-Olympic results:*1st round bye...
(FRA) def. Imre Bacskai (HUN), 4:1
- Darren Obah (AUS) def. Abdullah al-Barwani (OMA), RSC-3
- Song Kyung-Sup (KOR) def. Alexander Künzler (FRG), 5:0
- Siegfried Mehnert
Siegfried Mehnert is a former amateur boxer from East Germany. He is best known for twice winning the European title in the men's welterweight division.-References:*...
(GDR) def. Abdellah Taouane (MAR), 5:0
- Maselino Francis Masoe (ASA) def. Fidele Mohinga (RCA), RSC-2
- Kenneth Gould
Kenneth Gould was an American boxer, who won the welterweight bronze medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics...
(USA) def. Alfred Addo Ankamah (GHA), 5:0
- Joni Nyman
Joni Nyman is a retired boxer from Finland, who won a Welterweight Bronze medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics...
(FIN) def. Søren Antman (SWE), 5:0
- Dimus Chisala (ZAM) def. Vladimir Ereshchenko (URS), RSC-1
Third Round
- Adewale Adgebusi (NGA) def. Javier Martínez (ESP), 5:0
- Jan Dydak
Jan Dydak is a former Polish amateur boxer, who won the Welterweight Bronze medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics.-Olympic results:*1st round bye*Defeated José García 4-1...
(POL) def. Humberto Aranda (COS), 4:1
- Khristo Furnigov (BUL) def. Abdoukerim Hamidou (TOG), 5:0
- Robert Wangila
Robert Napunyi Wangila was a Kenyan boxer who won a welterweight gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympic Games...
(KEN) def. Khaidan Gantulga (MGL), AB-2
- Laurent Boudouani
Laurent Boudouani is retired professional boxer. He is a former WBA world light middleweight champion and a welterweight silver medal winner at the 1988 Olympics.-Olympic results:*1st round bye...
(FRA) def. Darren Obah (AUS), 5:0
- Song Kyung-Sup (KOR) def. Siegfried Mehnert
Siegfried Mehnert is a former amateur boxer from East Germany. He is best known for twice winning the European title in the men's welterweight division.-References:*...
(GDR), 3:2
- Kenneth Gould
Kenneth Gould was an American boxer, who won the welterweight bronze medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics...
(USA) def. Maselino Francis Masoe (ASA), 5:0
- Joni Nyman
Joni Nyman is a retired boxer from Finland, who won a Welterweight Bronze medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics...
(FIN) def. Dimus Chisala (ZAM), 5:0
Quarterfinals
- Jan Dydak
Jan Dydak is a former Polish amateur boxer, who won the Welterweight Bronze medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics.-Olympic results:*1st round bye*Defeated José García 4-1...
(POL) def. Adewale Adgebusi (NGA), 4:1
- Robert Wangila
Robert Napunyi Wangila was a Kenyan boxer who won a welterweight gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympic Games...
(KEN) def. Khristo Furnigov (BUL), 5:0
- Laurent Boudouani
Laurent Boudouani is retired professional boxer. He is a former WBA world light middleweight champion and a welterweight silver medal winner at the 1988 Olympics.-Olympic results:*1st round bye...
(FRA) def. Song Kyung-Sup (KOR), 3:2
- Kenneth Gould
Kenneth Gould was an American boxer, who won the welterweight bronze medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics...
(USA) def. Joni NymanJoni Nyman is a retired boxer from Finland, who won a Welterweight Bronze medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics...
(FIN), 5:0
Semifinals
- Robert Wangila
Robert Napunyi Wangila was a Kenyan boxer who won a welterweight gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympic Games...
(KEN) def. Jan DydakJan Dydak is a former Polish amateur boxer, who won the Welterweight Bronze medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics.-Olympic results:*1st round bye*Defeated José García 4-1...
(POL), walk-over
- Laurent Boudouani
Laurent Boudouani is retired professional boxer. He is a former WBA world light middleweight champion and a welterweight silver medal winner at the 1988 Olympics.-Olympic results:*1st round bye...
(FRA) def. Kenneth GouldKenneth Gould was an American boxer, who won the welterweight bronze medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics...
(USA), 4:1
Light Middleweight (– 71 kg)
First Round
- Segundo Mercado
Laurensio Segundo Mercado is a retired male boxer from Ecuador.Mercado represented Ecuador at the 1988 Summer Olympics, losing on points in the boxing competition to Martin Kitel of Sweden...
(ECU) def. Kofi Emmanuel Quaye (GHA), KO-3
- Raymond Downey (CAN) def. Jorge López (ARG), 5:0
- Norbert Nieroba (FRG) def. Felix Garth (GRN), KO-1
- Abrar Hussain Syed (PAK) def. Noureddine Meziane (ALG), KO-2
- François Mayo (CMR) def. Moussa Viavindi (RCA), RSC-1
Second Round
- Peter Silva (BRA) def. Charles Mahlabele (SUA), 5:0
- Rey Rivera (PUR) def. George Allison (GUY), 5:0
- Richard Woodhall (GBR) def. Desmond Williams (SLE), 5:0
- Apolinario Silveira (ANG) def. Mohamed Orungi (KEN), RSC-2
- Michal Franek (TCH) def. Isaack Impatu (VAN), walk-over
- Roy Jones Jr.
Roy Jones, Jr. is an American boxer. As a professional he has captured numerous world titles in the middleweight, super middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight divisions...
(USA) def. M'tendere MakalambaM'tendere Makalamba is a former Malawian light-middleweight boxer. He competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics, where he finished in seventeenth place.-References:...
(MLW), KO-1
- Yevgeni Zaytsev (URS) def. Gary Smikle (JAM), 5:0
- Sounaila Sagnon (BUF) def. John Bosco Waigo (UGA), RSC-1
- Park Si-Hun
Park Si-Hun is a retired South Korean amateur boxer and former Olympic gold medal winner.- Career :...
(KOR) def. Abdullah Ramadan (SUD), RSC-2
- Torsten Schmitz
Torsten Schmitz is a retired German boxer in the Light Middleweight division. He represented Germany at the 1988 Summer Olympics.-Amateur career:...
(GDR) def. Angel StoyanovAngel Metodiev Stoyanov is a retired boxer from Bulgaria, who competed for his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. There he was defeated in the second round of the Men's Light Middleweight Division by East Germany's Torsten Schmitz.-References:*...
(BUL), 3:2
- Quinn Paynter (BER) def. Johnny de Lima (DEN), RSC-3
- Vincenzo Nardiello
Vincenzo Nardiello is a retired world championship Italian boxer in the super middleweight division.- Amateur Achievements :*1984 Italian superlightweight champion*1985 Silver Trofeo Italy...
(ITA) def. Likou Aliu (SAM), KO-3
- Martin Kitel (SWE) def. Ncholu Monontsi (LES), 5:0
- Segundo Mercado
Laurensio Segundo Mercado is a retired male boxer from Ecuador.Mercado represented Ecuador at the 1988 Summer Olympics, losing on points in the boxing competition to Martin Kitel of Sweden...
(ECU) def. Vaban Banko (ZAI), 5:0
- Raymond Downey (CAN) def. Norbert Nieroba (FRG), 3:2
- Abrar Hussain Syed (PAK) def. François Mayo (CMR), RSC-2
Third Round
- Rey Rivera (PUR) def. Peter Silva (BRA), KO-1
- Richard Woodhall (GBR) def. Apolinario Silveira (ANG), 5:0
- Roy Jones Jr.
Roy Jones, Jr. is an American boxer. As a professional he has captured numerous world titles in the middleweight, super middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight divisions...
(USA) def. Michal Franek (TCH), 5:0
- Yevgeni Zaytsev (URS) def. Sounaila Sagnon (BUF), RSC-2
- Park Si-Hun
Park Si-Hun is a retired South Korean amateur boxer and former Olympic gold medal winner.- Career :...
(KOR) def. Torsten SchmitzTorsten Schmitz is a retired German boxer in the Light Middleweight division. He represented Germany at the 1988 Summer Olympics.-Amateur career:...
(GDR), 5:0
- Vincenzo Nardiello
Vincenzo Nardiello is a retired world championship Italian boxer in the super middleweight division.- Amateur Achievements :*1984 Italian superlightweight champion*1985 Silver Trofeo Italy...
(ITA) def. Quinn Paynter (BER), KO-2
- Martin Kitel (SWE) def. Segundo Mercado
Laurensio Segundo Mercado is a retired male boxer from Ecuador.Mercado represented Ecuador at the 1988 Summer Olympics, losing on points in the boxing competition to Martin Kitel of Sweden...
(ECU), 3:2
- Raymond Downey (CAN) def. Abrar Hussain Syed (PAK), 5:0
Quarterfinals
- Richard Woodhall (GBR) def. Rey Rivera (PUR), 5:0
- Roy Jones Jr.
Roy Jones, Jr. is an American boxer. As a professional he has captured numerous world titles in the middleweight, super middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight divisions...
(USA) def. Yevgeni Zaytsev (URS), 5:0
- Park Si-Hun
Park Si-Hun is a retired South Korean amateur boxer and former Olympic gold medal winner.- Career :...
(KOR) def. Vincenzo NardielloVincenzo Nardiello is a retired world championship Italian boxer in the super middleweight division.- Amateur Achievements :*1984 Italian superlightweight champion*1985 Silver Trofeo Italy...
(ITA), 3:2
- Raymond Downey (CAN) def. Martin Kitel (SWE), 5:0
Semifinals
- Roy Jones Jr.
Roy Jones, Jr. is an American boxer. As a professional he has captured numerous world titles in the middleweight, super middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight divisions...
(USA) def. Richard Woodhall (GBR), 5:0
- Park Si-Hun
Park Si-Hun is a retired South Korean amateur boxer and former Olympic gold medal winner.- Career :...
(KOR) def. Raymond Downey (CAN), 5:0
Middleweight (– 75 kg)
First Round
- Sven Ottke
Sven Ottke, known as "The Phantom", is a German former professional boxer who was the IBF/WBA super middleweight champion...
(FRG) def. Aaron Jakobishvili (ISR), 5:0
- Michele Mastrodonato (ITA) def. Mirwan Kassouf (LEB), RSC-1
Second Round
- Chris Sande
Christopher Joseph Sande is a boxer from Kenya, who won the bronze medal in the Middleweight division at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul...
(KEN) def. Juan MontielJuan Carlos Montiel is a retired male boxer from Uruguay. He competed for his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, and won a bronze medal at the 1987 Pan American Games during his career as an amateur. Nicknamed "Tito" he made his professional debut on October 15,...
(URU), KO-3
- Paul Kamela (CMR) def. Georgios Ioannidis (GRE), 3:2
- Kieran Joyce (IRL) def. Filipo Palako Vaka (TNG), RSC-1
- Francis Wanyama (UGA) def. Omar Dabaj (JRD), 5:0
- Sello Mojela (LES) def. Simon Stubblefield (LBR), 5:0
- Henry Maske
Henry Maske is a German boxer, one of Germany's most popular sports figures.-Amateur career:Maske was an Olympic Gold Medalist 1988 in Seoul for East Germany...
(GDR) def. Helman Palije (MLW), 5:0
- Ha Jong-Ho (KOR) def. Anthony Hembrick
Anthony Hembrick was an amateur champion American boxer in the middleweight class and a member of the 1988 US Olympics team.-Amateur career:...
(USA), walk-over
- Lofti Ayed (SWE) def. John Tobin (GRN), 5:0
- Hussain Shah Syed
Syed Hussain Shah is a boxer from Pakistan, who won the bronze medal in the Middleweight division at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. He shared the podium with Kenya's Chris Sande. He was Pakistan's first boxer to win any medal in olympic boxing. In 1989, Lyari born boxer received...
(PAK) def. Martin Amarillas (MEX), 3:2
- Serge Kabongo (ZAI) def. James Iahuat (VAN), RSC-1
- Zoltán Fuzesy (HUN) def. Ahmed Dine (ALG), 5:0
- Esa Hukkanen (FIN) def. Roberto Martínez (HON), 5:0
- Darko Dukić (YUG) def. Vili Lesiva (SAM), RSC-2
- Egerton Marcus
Egerton Marcus is a retired Canadian boxer who won the silver medal in the Middleweight division at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.-Early life:...
(CAN) def. Emmanuel Legaspi (PHI), KO-1
- Ruslan Taramov (URS) def. Samuel Simbo (SLE), KO-1
- Sven Ottke
Sven Ottke, known as "The Phantom", is a German former professional boxer who was the IBF/WBA super middleweight champion...
(FRG) def. Ha Jong-Ho (KOR), 5:0
Third Round
- Chris Sande
Christopher Joseph Sande is a boxer from Kenya, who won the bronze medal in the Middleweight division at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul...
(KEN) def. Paul Kamela (CMR), 5:0
- Francis Wanyama (UGA) def. Kieran Joyce (IRL), 3:2
- Henry Maske
Henry Maske is a German boxer, one of Germany's most popular sports figures.-Amateur career:Maske was an Olympic Gold Medalist 1988 in Seoul for East Germany...
(GDR) def. Sello Mojela (LES), walk-over
- Michele Mastrodonato (ITA) def. Lofti Ayed (SWE), 5:0
- Hussain Shah Syed
Syed Hussain Shah is a boxer from Pakistan, who won the bronze medal in the Middleweight division at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. He shared the podium with Kenya's Chris Sande. He was Pakistan's first boxer to win any medal in olympic boxing. In 1989, Lyari born boxer received...
(PAK) def. Serge Kabongo (ZAI), 5:0
- Zoltán Fuzesy (HUN) def. Esa Hukkanen (FIN), 5:0
- Egerton Marcus
Egerton Marcus is a retired Canadian boxer who won the silver medal in the Middleweight division at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.-Early life:...
(CAN) def. Darko Dukić (YUG), KO-2
- Sven Ottke
Sven Ottke, known as "The Phantom", is a German former professional boxer who was the IBF/WBA super middleweight champion...
(FRG) def. Ruslan Taramov (URS), 5:0
Quarterfinals
- Chris Sande
Christopher Joseph Sande is a boxer from Kenya, who won the bronze medal in the Middleweight division at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul...
(KEN) def. Francis Wanyama (UGA), 5:0
- Henry Maske
Henry Maske is a German boxer, one of Germany's most popular sports figures.-Amateur career:Maske was an Olympic Gold Medalist 1988 in Seoul for East Germany...
(GDR) def. Michele Mastrodonato (ITA), 5:0
- Hussain Shah Syed
Syed Hussain Shah is a boxer from Pakistan, who won the bronze medal in the Middleweight division at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. He shared the podium with Kenya's Chris Sande. He was Pakistan's first boxer to win any medal in olympic boxing. In 1989, Lyari born boxer received...
(PAK) def. Zoltán Fuzesy (HUN), 3:2
- Egerton Marcus
Egerton Marcus is a retired Canadian boxer who won the silver medal in the Middleweight division at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.-Early life:...
(CAN) def. Sven OttkeSven Ottke, known as "The Phantom", is a German former professional boxer who was the IBF/WBA super middleweight champion...
(FRG), 5:0
Semifinals
- Henry Maske
Henry Maske is a German boxer, one of Germany's most popular sports figures.-Amateur career:Maske was an Olympic Gold Medalist 1988 in Seoul for East Germany...
(GDR) def. Chris SandeChristopher Joseph Sande is a boxer from Kenya, who won the bronze medal in the Middleweight division at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul...
(KEN), 5:0
- Egerton Marcus
Egerton Marcus is a retired Canadian boxer who won the silver medal in the Middleweight division at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.-Early life:...
(CAN) def. Hussain Shah SyedSyed Hussain Shah is a boxer from Pakistan, who won the bronze medal in the Middleweight division at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. He shared the podium with Kenya's Chris Sande. He was Pakistan's first boxer to win any medal in olympic boxing. In 1989, Lyari born boxer received...
(PAK), 4:1
Light Heavyweight (– 81 kg)
First Round
- Ahmed El-Naggar (EGY) def. Hudson Nanton (SVI), walk-over
- Niels Madsen (DEN) def. Terry Dixon (JAM), RSC-2
- Henryk Petrich
Henryk Petrich is a former Polish amateur boxer, who won the Light Heavyweight bronze medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympic games.- 1988 Olympic Results :*Defeated Park Byun-Jin RSC 2...
(POL) def. Park Byun-Jin (KOR), RSC-2
- Osmond Imadiyi (NGA) def. Rund Kanika (ZAI), KO-1
- Damir Škaro
Damir Škaro is a former Croatian amateur boxer who won the Light Heavyweight Bronze medal at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul with Yugoslavia, as well as a Croatian politician....
(YUG) def. Deyan KirilovDeyan Kirilov is a retired boxer from Bulgaria, who competed for his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. There he was defeated in the first round of the Men's Light Heavyweight Division by Yugoslavia's eventual bronze medalist Damir Škaro.-References:*...
(BUL), 3:2
- Sione Vaveni Talia'uli
Sione Vaveni Talia'uli is a Tongan boxer. He competed in the 1988 Summer Olympics. Talia'uli is a Latter-day Saint.-Sources:*2009 Deseret News Church Almanac p. 327....
(TNG) def. Tommy Bauro (SIS), KO-1
- Joseph Akhasamba
Joseph Akhasamba is a retired boxer from Kenya, who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988. He won the gold medal in the men's light heavyweight division at the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland, New Zealand.-References:*...
(KEN) def. Jeffrey Nedd (ARU), RSC-2
- Andrea Magi
Andrea Magi is a former amateur boxer from Italy. He is best known for winning the bronze medal at the 1987 European Championships in Turin, Italy in the Men's Light Heavyweight division. He represented his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.-References:*...
(ITA) def. Pua Ulberg (SAM), 5:0
- Brent Kosolofski (CAN) def. Ahmed el-Masri (LEB), RSC-3
- Markus Bott
Markus Bott is a former boxer.- Amateur career :*1984 represented West Germany at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Results were:**1st round had a bye**Lost to Anton Josipović 1-4...
(FRG) def. René Suetovius (GDR), RSC-3
- Nuramgomed Shanavazov (URS) def. Patrick Lihanda (UGA), 3:2
Second Round
- Lajos Eros (HUN) def. Nelson Adams (PUR), 4:1
- Andrew Maynard (USA) def. Mikaele Masoe (ASA), RSC-2
- Ahmed El-Naggar (EGY) def. Chris Collins (GRN), 5:0
- Henryk Petrich
Henryk Petrich is a former Polish amateur boxer, who won the Light Heavyweight bronze medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympic games.- 1988 Olympic Results :*Defeated Park Byun-Jin RSC 2...
(POL) def. Niels Madsen (DEN), 5:0
- Damir Škaro
Damir Škaro is a former Croatian amateur boxer who won the Light Heavyweight Bronze medal at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul with Yugoslavia, as well as a Croatian politician....
(YUG) def. Osmond Imadiyi (NGA), 5:0
- Joseph Akhasamba
Joseph Akhasamba is a retired boxer from Kenya, who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988. He won the gold medal in the men's light heavyweight division at the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland, New Zealand.-References:*...
(KEN) def. Sione Vaveni Talia'uliSione Vaveni Talia'uli is a Tongan boxer. He competed in the 1988 Summer Olympics. Talia'uli is a Latter-day Saint.-Sources:*2009 Deseret News Church Almanac p. 327....
(TNG), 5:0
- Andrea Magi
Andrea Magi is a former amateur boxer from Italy. He is best known for winning the bronze medal at the 1987 European Championships in Turin, Italy in the Men's Light Heavyweight division. He represented his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.-References:*...
(ITA) def. Brent Kosolofski (CAN), 4:1
- Nuramgomed Shanavazov (URS) def. Markus Bott
Markus Bott is a former boxer.- Amateur career :*1984 represented West Germany at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Results were:**1st round had a bye**Lost to Anton Josipović 1-4...
(FRG), 5:0
Quarterfinals
- Andrew Maynard (USA) def. Lajos Eros (HUN), 5:0
- Henryk Petrich
Henryk Petrich is a former Polish amateur boxer, who won the Light Heavyweight bronze medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympic games.- 1988 Olympic Results :*Defeated Park Byun-Jin RSC 2...
(POL) def. Ahmed Elnaggar (EGY), 5:0
- Damir Škaro
Damir Škaro is a former Croatian amateur boxer who won the Light Heavyweight Bronze medal at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul with Yugoslavia, as well as a Croatian politician....
(YUG) def. Joseph AkhasambaJoseph Akhasamba is a retired boxer from Kenya, who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988. He won the gold medal in the men's light heavyweight division at the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland, New Zealand.-References:*...
(KEN), 5:0
- Nuramgomed Shanavazov (URS) def. Andrea Magi
Andrea Magi is a former amateur boxer from Italy. He is best known for winning the bronze medal at the 1987 European Championships in Turin, Italy in the Men's Light Heavyweight division. He represented his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.-References:*...
(ITA), 5:0
Semifinals
- Andrew Maynard (USA) def. Henryk Petrich
Henryk Petrich is a former Polish amateur boxer, who won the Light Heavyweight bronze medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympic games.- 1988 Olympic Results :*Defeated Park Byun-Jin RSC 2...
(POL), AB-3
- Nuramgomed Shanavazov (URS) def. Damir Škaro
Damir Škaro is a former Croatian amateur boxer who won the Light Heavyweight Bronze medal at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul with Yugoslavia, as well as a Croatian politician....
(YUG), walk-over
Final
- Andrew Maynard (USA) def. Nuramgomed Shanavazov (URS), 5:0
Heavyweight (– 91 kg)
First Round
- Tom Glesby
Thomas Glesby is a retired boxer, who represented Canada twice at the Summer Olympics: in 1988 and 1992. Nicknamed "The Bomb" he won the bronze medal in the men's heavyweight division at the 1991 Pan American Games in Havana, Cuba.-References:*...
(CAN) def. Claus NielsenClaus Illemann Nielsen , known as Claus Nielsen, is a Danish former association football player in the striker position...
(DEN), RSC-2
- Gyula Alvics (HUN) def. José Ortega (ESP), 5:0
Second Round
- Maik Heydeck
Maik Heydeck is a German bantam boxer who won the bronze medals in international competitions. He competended for the SC Dynamo Berlin/ Sportvereinigung Dynamo....
(GDR) def. Juan Antonio Diaz (ARG), 5:0
- Baik Hyun-Man
Baik Hyun-Man is a former heavyweight amateur boxer from South Korea, who won the silver medal in his weight division at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. In the final he was knocked out in the first round by Ray Mercer of the United States.- Results :-External links:*...
(KOR) def. Zeljko MavrovicŽeljko Mavrović is a retired male boxer from Croatia turned enterpreneur.-Background:Mavrović was born in Zagreb, in the neighbourhood Srednjaci ....
(YUG), 5:0
- Andrzej Golota
Andrew Golota is a Polish boxer. Nicknamed "Foul Pole," he won a bronze medal at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul and is a four-time world heavyweight title challenger.-Amateur career:...
(POL) def. Svilen RusinovSvilen Aldinov Rusinov is a Bulgarian boxer, who twice competed at the Summer Olympics for his native country. He won a bronze medal in the super heavyweight division at the Barcelona Olympics in 1992.- Olympic results :1988...
(BUL), 5:0
- Harold Obunga (KEN) def. Tualau Fale (TNG), RSC-1
- Luigi Gaudiano
Luigi Gaudiano is a former amateur boxer from Italy. He is best known for winning the bronze medal at the 1987 European Championships in Turin, Italy in the Men's Heavyweight division. He represented his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.-References:*...
(ITA) def. Ramzan Sebiyev (URS), 3:2
- Ray Mercer
"Merciless" Ray Mercer is an American professional boxer, former Olympic Gold Medalist and WBO heavyweight title holder who resides in Fayetteville, North Carolina...
(USA) def. Rudolf Gavenciak (TCH), RSC-3
- Arnold Vanderlyde
Arnold Petrus Maria Vanderlyde is a former boxer from the Netherlands, who participated in three Summer Olympics and won three bronze medals in the heavyweight division , starting in 1984 in Los Angeles, California. He started boxing at age fifteen...
(HOL) def. Henry AkinwandeHenry Akinwande is a British former professional heavyweight boxer and former WBO world heavyweight champion.-Background:...
(GBR), 3:2
- Gyula Alvics (HUN) def. Tom Glesby
Thomas Glesby is a retired boxer, who represented Canada twice at the Summer Olympics: in 1988 and 1992. Nicknamed "The Bomb" he won the bronze medal in the men's heavyweight division at the 1991 Pan American Games in Havana, Cuba.-References:*...
(CAN), RSC-2
Quarterfinals
- Baik Hyun-Man
Baik Hyun-Man is a former heavyweight amateur boxer from South Korea, who won the silver medal in his weight division at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. In the final he was knocked out in the first round by Ray Mercer of the United States.- Results :-External links:*...
(KOR) def. Maik HeydeckMaik Heydeck is a German bantam boxer who won the bronze medals in international competitions. He competended for the SC Dynamo Berlin/ Sportvereinigung Dynamo....
(GDR), RSC-1
- Andrzej Golota
Andrew Golota is a Polish boxer. Nicknamed "Foul Pole," he won a bronze medal at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul and is a four-time world heavyweight title challenger.-Amateur career:...
(POL) def. Harold Obunga (KEN), 5:0
- Ray Mercer
"Merciless" Ray Mercer is an American professional boxer, former Olympic Gold Medalist and WBO heavyweight title holder who resides in Fayetteville, North Carolina...
(USA) def. Luigi GaudianoLuigi Gaudiano is a former amateur boxer from Italy. He is best known for winning the bronze medal at the 1987 European Championships in Turin, Italy in the Men's Heavyweight division. He represented his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.-References:*...
(ITA), KO-1
- Arnold Vanderlyde
Arnold Petrus Maria Vanderlyde is a former boxer from the Netherlands, who participated in three Summer Olympics and won three bronze medals in the heavyweight division , starting in 1984 in Los Angeles, California. He started boxing at age fifteen...
(HOL) def. Gyula Alvics (HUN), 5:0
Semifinals
- Baik Hyun-Man
Baik Hyun-Man is a former heavyweight amateur boxer from South Korea, who won the silver medal in his weight division at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. In the final he was knocked out in the first round by Ray Mercer of the United States.- Results :-External links:*...
(KOR) def. Andrzej GolotaAndrew Golota is a Polish boxer. Nicknamed "Foul Pole," he won a bronze medal at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul and is a four-time world heavyweight title challenger.-Amateur career:...
(POL), RSC-2
- Ray Mercer
"Merciless" Ray Mercer is an American professional boxer, former Olympic Gold Medalist and WBO heavyweight title holder who resides in Fayetteville, North Carolina...
(USA) def. Arnold VanderlydeArnold Petrus Maria Vanderlyde is a former boxer from the Netherlands, who participated in three Summer Olympics and won three bronze medals in the heavyweight division , starting in 1984 in Los Angeles, California. He started boxing at age fifteen...
(HOL), RSC-2
Super Heavyweight (+ 91 kg)
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Lennox LewisLennox Claudius Lewis, CM, CBE is a retired boxer and the most recent British undisputed world heavyweight champion. He holds dual British and Canadian citizenship...
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Riddick BoweRiddick Lamont Bowe is a retired American boxer. He is a two-time heavyweight champion and a former undisputed heavyweight champion...
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Aleksandr Miroshnichenko Aleksandr Viktorovich Miroshnichenko won a Super Heavyweight Bronze medal at 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul for the USSR...
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Janusz Zarenkiewicz Janusz Zarenkiewicz was a bronze medalist in heavyweight boxing at 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, where he forfeited his semi-final fight to Lennox Lewis...
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Second Round
- Aleksandr Miroshnichenko
Aleksandr Viktorovich Miroshnichenko won a Super Heavyweight Bronze medal at 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul for the USSR...
(URS) def. Ali al-Baloushi (KUW), 5:0
- Kim Yoo-Hyun (KOR) def. Mohamed Hammad (SUD), AB-1
- Peter Hrivnák (TCH) def. Petar Stoymenov (BUL), RSC-2
- Riddick Bowe
Riddick Lamont Bowe is a retired American boxer. He is a two-time heavyweight champion and a former undisputed heavyweight champion...
(USA) def. Ikonomonya Botowamungu (AUT), KO-2
- Lennox Lewis
Lennox Claudius Lewis, CM, CBE is a retired boxer and the most recent British undisputed world heavyweight champion. He holds dual British and Canadian citizenship...
(CAN) def. Chris OderaCrispine Odera is a retired boxer from Kenya, who is best known for winning the gold medal in the men's super heavyweight division at the 1987 All-Africa Games in Nairobi, Kenya...
(KEN), RSC-2
- Ulli Kaden
Ulli Kaden is a former East German amateur boxer best known to win the European title 1987 and 1989 at super heavyweight.-Career:Kaden was 1980 to 1988 nine times champion of East Germany....
(GDR) def. Aziz SalihuAziz Salihu is a retired heavyweight boxer of Albanian descent. He represented Yugoslavia at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California, and won the bronze medal in the super heavyweight division , after a loss in the semifinals at the hands of Tyrell Biggs of the United States...
(YUG), 5:0
- Janusz Zarenkiewicz
Janusz Zarenkiewicz was a bronze medalist in heavyweight boxing at 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, where he forfeited his semi-final fight to Lennox Lewis...
(POL) def. Harold ArroyoHarold Arroyo is a retired boxer from Puerto Rico. He won the silver medal in the Men's Super Heavyweight division at the 1991 Pan American Games. Arroyo also represented his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics, where he was defeated in the second round by Poland's Janusz...
(PUR), 5:0
- Andreas Schnieders (FRG) def. Ubola Ovvigbo (NGA), 5:0
Quarterfinals
- Aleksandr Miroshnichenko
Aleksandr Viktorovich Miroshnichenko won a Super Heavyweight Bronze medal at 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul for the USSR...
(URS) def. Kim Yoo-Hyun (KOR), 5:0
- Riddick Bowe
Riddick Lamont Bowe is a retired American boxer. He is a two-time heavyweight champion and a former undisputed heavyweight champion...
(USA) def. Peter Hrivnák (TCH), RSC-1
- Lennox Lewis
Lennox Claudius Lewis, CM, CBE is a retired boxer and the most recent British undisputed world heavyweight champion. He holds dual British and Canadian citizenship...
(CAN) def. Ulli KadenUlli Kaden is a former East German amateur boxer best known to win the European title 1987 and 1989 at super heavyweight.-Career:Kaden was 1980 to 1988 nine times champion of East Germany....
(GDR), RSC-1
- Janusz Zarenkiewicz
Janusz Zarenkiewicz was a bronze medalist in heavyweight boxing at 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, where he forfeited his semi-final fight to Lennox Lewis...
(POL) def. Andreas Schnieders (FRG), 3:2
Semifinals
- Riddick Bowe
Riddick Lamont Bowe is a retired American boxer. He is a two-time heavyweight champion and a former undisputed heavyweight champion...
(USA) def. Aleksandr MiroshnichenkoAleksandr Viktorovich Miroshnichenko won a Super Heavyweight Bronze medal at 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul for the USSR...
(URS), 5:0
- Lennox Lewis
Lennox Claudius Lewis, CM, CBE is a retired boxer and the most recent British undisputed world heavyweight champion. He holds dual British and Canadian citizenship...
(CAN) def. Janusz ZarenkiewiczJanusz Zarenkiewicz was a bronze medalist in heavyweight boxing at 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, where he forfeited his semi-final fight to Lennox Lewis...
(POL), walk-over