The men's heavyweight boxing event at the 2020 Summer Olympics is scheduled to take place between 24 July and 6 August 2021 at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan.

[2] The medals for the competition were presented by His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Hussein, IOC Executive Board Member, Jordan, and the medalists' bouquets were presented by William Frederick Blick, BTF Member; Uganda.

The 2016 Olympic champion, Evgeny Tishchenko also of Russia, turned professional and did not attempt to qualify.

[3] A National Olympic Committee (NOC) could enter only 1 qualified boxer in the weight class.

Judges consider "number of blows landed on the target areas, domination of the bout, technique and tactical superiority and competitiveness."