Boxing has been contested at every Commonwealth Games since 1930, and the Melbourne 2006 competition will take place according to the rules of the International Amateur Boxing Association (AIBA).
Bouts in 11 weight categories will be contested at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre over the nine days of competition, with 11 gold medals up for grabs.
The competition will be a knockout format with the winner of each bout proceeding to the next round. Quarter Finals, Semi Finals and gold medal bouts will be competed on the last four days of competition. Bronze medals will be awarded to the losers of the Semi Final bouts.
Competition Format
| Light Flyweight 48kg |
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| Flyweight 51kg |
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| Bantamweight 54kg |
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| Featherweight 57kg |
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| Lightweight 60kg |
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| Light Welterweight 64kg |
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| Welterweight 69kg |
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| Middleweight 75kg |
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| Light Heavyweight 81kg |
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| Heavyweight 91kg |
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| Super Heavyweight 91kg+ |
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For further information please visit the following sites:
- International Amateur Boxing Association.
- Boxing Australia.
- Boxing Victoria.
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