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BOXING
July 27-August 1
The Theater at Madison Square Garden-New York, N.Y.
Men’s Competition
Quarterfinals $38, $24 and $16
Twelve weight classes will be contested with athletes from the world’s top amateur boxing powers from more than 20 countries, including: USA, Cuba, Russia, Germany and Ireland. The tournament will be a head-to-head, single elimination competition.
FORMAT:
- Single elimination tournament
- Eight athletes in 12 weight classes (96 total boxers)
- Gold, silver and two bronze medals will be awarded
July 27 - 12:00pm-3:30pm
Session 1 -- Quarterfinals
6 weight classes (48, 54, 60, 67, 75, 91kg); 2 bouts per weight class
July 27 - 7:30pm-11:00pm
Session 2 -- Quarterfinals
6 weight classes (48, 54, 60, 67, 75, 91kg); 2 bouts per weight class
July 28 - 12:00pm-3:30pm
Session 1 -- Quarterfinals
6 weight classes (51, 57, 63.5, 71, 81, 91+kg); 2 bouts per weight class
July 28 - 7:30pm-11:00pm
Session 2 -- Quarterfinal
6 weight classes (51, 57, 63.5, 71, 81, 91+kg); 2 bouts per weight class
July 29 - 9:30pm-1:00am
Semifinals
6 weight classes (48, 54, 60, 67, 75, 91kg); 2 bouts per weight class
July 30 - 9:30pm-1:00am
Semifinals
6 weight classes (51, 57, 63.5, 71, 81, 91+kg); 2 bouts per weight class
July 31 -10:30pm-1:00am
Finals
6 weight classes (48, 54, 60, 67, 75, 91kg); 1 bout per weight class
August 1 - 10:30pm-1:00am
Finals
6 weight classes (51, 57, 63.5, 71, 81, 91+kg); 1 bout per weight class
HIGHLIGHTS OF BOXING AT THE GOODWILL GAMES
Boxing has been a part of the Games since their inception in 1986. Goodwill Games alumni include Oscar de la Hoya, Roy Jones and Felix Savon.
- 1994: Perennial boxing powerhouses Cuba and Russia continued their dominance of international competition by winning 11 of 12 weight classes. Cuba won six gold medals, and Russia took five. The United States claimed the one remaining title.
- 1986: The Soviet Union won 11 of 12 gold medals, and American Arthur Johnson was the only non-Soviet to claim a title.