Orlando Martínez
Encyclopedia
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
. Orlando was awarded a hotly disputed 3-2 split decision over Great Britain
's George Turpin
in the 1972 Munich Olympics semi final, before coasting to a comfortable points win over future World Bantamweight Champion Alfonzo Zamora in the final to win the Gold medal.
Bantamweight
Bantamweight is usually a class in boxing for boxers who weigh above 115 pounds and up to 118 pounds . However, in Mixed Martial Arts it is 134-136 pounds . Wrestling also has similar weight classes including bantamweight...
boxer
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...
from Cuba
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
, who won the gold
Gold
Gold is a chemical element with the symbol Au and an atomic number of 79. Gold is a dense, soft, shiny, malleable and ductile metal. Pure gold has a bright yellow color and luster traditionally considered attractive, which it maintains without oxidizing in air or water. Chemically, gold is a...
medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics
Boxing at the 1972 Summer Olympics
Final results for the Boxing competition at the 1972 Summer Olympics:It was held August 27 to September 10, with the participation of 357 fighters from 81 countries.-Medal table:-Light Flyweight :-First Round:...
. Three years later he captured the gold at the 1975 Pan American Games
Boxing at the 1975 Pan American Games
The Men's Boxing Tournament at the 1975 Pan American Games was held in Mexico City, Mexico, from October 12 to October 26.- Medal winners :-Medal table:-External links:*...
. Orlando was awarded a hotly disputed 3-2 split decision over Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
's 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...
in the 1972 Munich Olympics semi final, before coasting to a comfortable points win over future World Bantamweight Champion Alfonzo Zamora in the final to win the Gold medal.
Olympic results
- 1st round bye
- Defeated Maung Win (Burma) 4-1
- Defeated Michael Dowling (Ireland) 3-2
- Defeated Ferry Moniaga (Indonesia) 5-0
- Defeated 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...
(Great Britain) 3-2 - Defeated 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...
(Mexico) 5-0