Boxing
161 boxers of 34 countries competed in 10 events between November 23 to December 1 at the West Melbourne Stadium, Melbourne, Australia. 2 boxers represented Venezuela in 2 events.
- Men
22 boxers competed at the light-welterweight event and 16 at the welterweight.
| Athlete | Event | Round One | Round Two | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Rank | ||
| Carlos RodrÃguez | Light-welterweight | Petersen (DEN) L |
Did not advance | ||||
| Enrique Tovar | Welterweight | Lane (USA) L |
Did not advance | Did not advance | |||
Read more about this topic: Venezuela At The 1956 Summer Olympics
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