The Heavyweight class in the boxing competition was the highest weight class. Heavyweights were limited to those boxers weighing a minimum of 81 kilograms (178.6 lbs). 16 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 RoundWednesday, October 16, 1968 First round Tuesday, October 22, 1968 QuarterfinalsThursday, October 24, 1968 SemifinalsSaturday, October 26, 1968 Final Bout
Draw
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