The light welterweight class in the boxing competition was the sixth-lowest weight class. Light welterweights were limited to those boxers weighing a maximum of 63.5 kilograms (139.9 lbs). 35 boxers qualified for this category. Like all Olympic boxing events, the competition was a straight single-elimination tournament. Both semifinal losers were awarded bronze medals, so no boxers competed again after their first loss. Bouts consisted of six rounds each. Five judges scored each bout.
Medalists Bronze
Schedule Date RoundSunday, October 13, 1968 First round Friday, October 18, 1968 Second round Monday, October 21, 1968 Third roundWednesday, October 23, 1968 QuarterfinalsThursday, October 24, 1968 SemifinalsSaturday, October 26, 1968 Final Bout
Draw Finals
Top half
Bottom half
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