Boxing at the 1956 Summer Olympics took place at the West Melbourne Stadium. A total number of 164 competitors entered from 35 nations, of whom 161 from 34 nations weighed-in and boxing was held eight nights and five afternoons. The boxing schedule began on 23 November and ended on 1 December. Ten boxing events (all men's individual) were contested.
Medal summary Flyweight(−51 kg)Bantamweight(−54 kg)Featherweight(−57 kg)Lightweight(−60 kg)Light welterweight(−63.5 kg)Welterweight(−67 kg)Light middleweight(−71 kg)Middleweight(−75 kg)Light heavyweight(−81 kg)Heavyweight(+81 kg)
Medal table
Participating nations
References
External links United States 1956 Olympic Book, Quadrenniel Report United States Olympic Committee Official results Amateur Boxing