Antonio Roldán
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Antonio Roldán Reyna was a boxer
from Mexico
. He competed in the featherweight
division (– 57 kg) during his career as an amateur.
in the Featherweight division. He won a disputed bout over silver medalist Al Robinson
. Robinson was dominating the fight when suddenly the referee gave Robinson a warning, and about a minute later, the referee issued a second violation, an automatic disqualification.
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
from Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
. He competed in the featherweight
Featherweight
Featherweight is a weight class division in the sport of boxing. There are similarly named divisions under several Mixed Martial Arts organizations and in Greco-Roman wrestling.-Professional boxing:...
division (– 57 kg) during his career as an amateur.
Amateur career
Roldan was a gold medalist at the 1968 Summer Olympics1968 Summer Olympics
The 1968 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Mexico City, Mexico in October 1968. The 1968 Games were the first Olympic Games hosted by a developing country, and the first Games hosted by a Spanish-speaking country...
in the Featherweight division. He won a disputed bout over silver medalist Al Robinson
Al Robinson
Albert Robinson was a boxer who competed in the featherweight division during his career.-Amateur career:...
. Robinson was dominating the fight when suddenly the referee gave Robinson a warning, and about a minute later, the referee issued a second violation, an automatic disqualification.