Middleweights were limited to those boxers weighing a maximum of 75 kilograms (165.3 lbs).
Both semifinal losers were awarded bronze medals, so no boxers competed again after their first loss.
[1] Finnegan was unable to produce a urine sample immediately after the bout for the compulsory drugs test.
Finnegan then attended a local restaurant for a victory meal, where, at 1:40 am, he was able to produce a sample, which proved negative.
[2] Since boxer George Aidoo from Ghana could not compete, a new draw was made after the preliminary bouts.