The men's flyweight event was part of the boxing programme at the 1960 Summer Olympics.

The weight class was the lightest contested, and allowed boxers of up to 51 kilograms to compete.

The competition was held from 25 August to 5 September 1960.

[1] The competition was a straight single-elimination tournament, with no bronze medal match (two bronze medals were awarded, one to each semifinal loser).

Results of the flyweight boxing competition.