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.[1]
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External linksEdit
United States 1956 Olympic Book, Quadrenniel Report United States Olympic Committee
Amateur Boxing
October 15, 2023
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