Overview
Boxing has been a fixture at the Olympics since 1904 (missing just one year of competition). The 1-on-1 combat sport features athletes attempting to land punches on their opponents, specifically in the head and torso areas.
Bouts feature three 3-minute rounds. Judges, on a 10-point scale, score rounds based on punches connected, technical proficiency and tactical superiority. Winners are declared via point totals, knockout (KO) or technical knockout (TKO).
Competitors fight in different weight classes, and women are required to wear helmets, while men are not.
The United States leads the Olympic gold and overall medal counts in boxing with 50 and 118, respectively. Cuba and Great Britain have the next highest totals.
What are the Olympic boxing events for 2028?
In total, 14 boxing disciplines will be contested, consisting of seven different weight classes for both men and women:
- Men: 55kg, 60kg, 65kg, 70kg, 80kg, 90kg, 90+kg
- Women: 51kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 65kg, 70kg, 75kg
The 2028 LA Games will mark the first time in Olympic history that boxing will feature an equal number of weight classes for men and women, marking a major step toward gender parity in the sport.
Tournaments constitute preliminary rounds, as well as quarterfinals, semifinals and finals.
What is the competition schedule for boxing at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics?
Olympic boxing is set to begin on Saturday, July 15 and end on Sunday, July 30.
| EVENT | DATE |
|---|---|
| 55kg | Sat, July 15 - Thurs, July 27 |
| 60kg | Sun, July 16 - Sat, July 29 |
| 65kg | Sat, July 15 - Sun, July 30 |
| 70kg | Sun, July 16 - Sun, July 30 |
| 80kg | Tues, July 18 - Sat, July 29 |
| 90kg | Sun, July 16 - Sat, July 29 |
| 90+kg | Sat, July 15 - Fri, July 28 |
| EVENT | DATE |
|---|---|
| 51kg | Sun, July 16 - Fri, July 28 |
| 54kg | Sat, July 15 - Sat, July 29 |
| 57kg | Tues, July 18 - Sat, July 30 |
| 60kg | Sat, July 15 - Sat, July 29 |
| 65kg | Sat, July 15 - Sat, July 29 |
| 70kg | Sun, July 16 - Thurs, July 27 |
| 75kg | Fri, July 21 - Sun, July 30 |
These dates are subject to change. Check the NBC Olympics schedule page closer to the Games for more detailed viewing information.
You can watch every event at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics LIVE by subscribing to Peacock. Users can also authenticate with their cable subscription, which allows them to watch live streams of every Olympic event on NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, the NBC app or the NBC Sports app.
All streams can be viewed in web browsers or on your phones, tablets or connected TV devices.
Where will the boxing competition be held at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics?
Boxing's preliminary stage matches will be held at the Peacock Theater, a music and theater venue located in downtown Los Angeles, from Saturday, July 15 through Sunday, July 23. The venue hosts the Primetime Emmy Awards and BET Awards.
Meanwhile, the DTLA Arena, aka Crypto.com Arena (formerly called the Staples Center), will feature boxing's final stage matches. Crypto.com Arena is the official home of the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Sparks and Los Angeles Kings.
During the LA Games, the Peacock Theater will also host weightlifting, while the DTLA Arena will also host artistic gymnastics and trampoline.
