Boxing
Belarus qualified four boxers for the Olympic boxing tournament. Nurudzinau, Magamedau, and Zuyeu each qualified for their weight classes in the first European qualifying event. Khatsigov qualified at the second European qualifying event.
| Athlete | Event | Round of 32 | Round of 16 | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Rank | ||
| Khavazhi Khatsigov | Bantamweight | Gojan (MDA) L 1–1+ |
Did not advance | ||||
| Mahamed Nurudzinau | Welterweight | Jackson (ISV) L 2–4 |
Did not advance | ||||
| Ramazan Magamedau | Light heavyweight | Yasser (EGY) L 10–10+ |
Did not advance | ||||
| Viktar Zuyeu | Heavyweight | Russo (ITA) L 1–7 |
Did not advance | ||||
Read more about this topic: Belarus At The 2008 Summer Olympics
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