Competition Format

The competition will be held through elimination with a knockout system. This means that, for all categories, progressive rounds will be held with the loser of each bout automatically being eliminated. This will continue until two boxers are left to box for the gold medal round. Two bronze medals will be awarded to the losers of the semifinals in each event/weight category.

Contest Duration

The duration of the bout will be four rounds, each lasting two minutes with a one-minute break between rounds, in accordance with the AIBA Articles of Association and Rules for International Competitions and Tournaments.

Draw

Officials of AIBA will conduct the draw for the competition on August 8, 2008.

Weigh-in

The official weigh-in for each weight category will take place on August 8, 2008 before the draw.

The daily weigh-in for the respective weight categories will be conducted at the training venue - Ditan Gymnasium, under the supervision of officials appointed by AIBA. Competitors must weigh within the limits of the appropriate category and no tolerance shall be allowed, either above or below the weight category. Test scales will be available to all competitors at the training venue.