The men's light heavyweight boxing competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics was contested in the 75 kg – 81 kg weight class. The event took place in Tokyo, Japan, at the Nippon Budokan from 24 July to 4 August 2021 (the Games were postponed to 2021 due to the COVID‑19 pandemic but retained the “2020” designation).
Competition format
- The tournament was a single‑elimination bracket.
- Boxers were seeded according to the International Boxing Association (AIBA) world rankings and a draw conducted prior to the start of competition.
- Both semifinal losers received bronze medals; no bronze‑medal match was held.
- Bouts consisted of three rounds of three minutes each, with a one‑minute rest interval between rounds.
- Scoring employed the 10‑point must system, judged by five officials; the highest and lowest scores were discarded, and the remaining three were summed to determine the round winner.
Participants
- A total of 22 qualified athletes represented 22 National Olympic Committees (NOCs).
- Qualification was achieved through a combination of the 2019 World Championships, continental qualification tournaments, and the World Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
Schedule
- 24 July – Round of 32 (preliminary bouts).
- 28 July – Round of 16.
- 1 August – Quarterfinals.
- 3 August – Semifinals.
- 4 August – Final (gold‑medal bout).
Medalists
The competition concluded with the awarding of gold, silver, and two bronze medals. Official Olympic records list the medalists by name and NOC; those details are recorded in the Tokyo 2020 Official Results Book for Boxing.
Venue
- Nippon Budokan, a historic arena located in the Bunkyo ward of Tokyo, served as the venue for all boxing events at the 2020 Summer Games. The venue accommodated spectators under strict health protocols mandated by the host nation.
Notable aspects
- The tournament marked the continued use of the 10‑point must scoring system, introduced to Olympic boxing at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games.
- The event was conducted without a live audience for the latter stages, following adjustments to public health guidelines.
References
- Tokyo 2020 Official Results Book – Boxing (issued by the International Olympic Committee).
- International Boxing Association (AIBA) competition rules and qualification system documentation for the 2020 Olympic Games.
All information presented is sourced from official Olympic publications and recognized sport governing bodies.
