Boxing
240 athletes of 44 countries competed in 10 events between July 28 to August 2 at the Messuhalli Hall, Helsinki, Finland. 5 athletes, all men, represented Venezuela in 5 events.
- Men
23 boxers competed in the bantamweight class event, 30 in the featherweight class, 27 in the lightweight class, 28 in the light-welterweight class and 29 in the welterweight class.
| Athlete | Event | Round One | Round Two | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Rank | ||
| Ángel Amaya | Bantamweight | Macías (MEX) L 0-3 |
Did not advance | ||||
| Luis Aranguren | Featherweight | Schirra (SAA) L 2-1 |
Did not advance | ||||
| Vicente Matute | Lightweight | Ali (PAK) W KO |
Pakkanen (FIN) L 0-3 |
Did not advance | |||
| Salomón Carrizales | Light-Welterweight | Pinto (BRA) W 2-1 |
Adkins (USA) L 0-3 |
Did not advance | |||
| Sergio Gascue | Welterweight | Linca (ROU) L 0-3 |
Did not advance | ||||
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