Philippine national amateur boxing athletes

The national amateur boxing athletes of the Philippines represent the country and compete in regional, continental and international matches and tournaments sanctioned by the International Boxing Association (AIBA).++

Boxers

1992 Manny Pacquiao began his amateur career with an amateur record of 64(60-4)fights before turning pro in 1995.

Olympics

List of medalists

The country has harvested 2 silvers and 3 bronzes in Olympic boxing.

Silver medalists

• Anthony Villanueva - Featherweight 1964 Tokyo
• Mansueto Velasco - Light Flyweight 1996 Atlanta

Bronze medalists

• José Villanueva - Bantamweight 1932 Los Angeles
• Leopoldo Serantes - Light Flyweight 1988 Seoul
• Roel Velasco - Light Flyweight 1992 Barcelona

2004 Athens Olympics

Four Filipino boxers attended the 2004 Summer Olympics. Two lost their first bouts while the other two survived until the second rounds. The team's combined record was 2-4.

Entry list

• Harry Tañamor (Light Flyweight)
• Violito Payla (Flyweight)
• Romeo Brin (Light Welterweight)
• Christopher Camat (Middleweight)

2008 Beijing Olympics

One Filipino boxer attended the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Entry list

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