Boxing
Colombia sent five boxers to Athens. Three lost their first matches, while two won once before being defeated. Juan Camilo Novoa was the most successful, as he made it to the quarterfinals after having a bye in his first round and winning his bout in the round of 16.
| Athlete | Event | Round of 32 | Round of 16 | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | |||||||
| Carlos Tamara | Light Flyweight | Bouchtouk (MAR) W 48-25 |
Pinto (ITA) L 35-49 |
Did not advance | |||
| Óscar Escandón | Flyweight | Rahimov (GER) L 15-25 |
Did not advance | ||||
| Likar Ramos | Featherweight | Biarnadski (BLR) L 18-32 |
Did not advance | ||||
| José David Mosquera | Lightweight | Escobedo (USA) L RSC |
Did not advance | ||||
| Juan Camilo Novoa | Welterweight| | Balog (HUN) W 33-24 |
Kim (KOR) L 23-25 |
Did not advance | |||
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