The men's flyweight event was part of the boxing programme

Boxing at the 1928 Summer Olympics

These are the results of the boxing competition at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam. Medals were awarded in 8 weight classes. The competitions were held from August 7, 1928 to August 12, 1928.-Medal summary:-Participating nations:...

 at the 1928 Summer Olympics

1928 Summer Olympics

The 1928 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the IX Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1928 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Amsterdam had bid for the 1920 and 1924 Olympic Games, but had to give way to war-victim Antwerp, Belgium, and Pierre de...

. The weight class was the lightest contested, and allowed boxers of up to 112 pounds (50.8 kilograms). The competition was held from Tuesday, August 7, 1928 to Saturday, August 11, 1928.

Nineteen boxers from 19 nations competed.

Medalists

Results

The competition started with a controversial decision in the first round, when the American Hyman Miller

Hyman Miller

Hyman "Hymie" Miller was an American boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and died in Rochester, New York....

 was declared a surprise loser by points. The American boxing team in protest wanted to withdraw all its competitors. But Douglas MacArthur

Douglas MacArthur

General of the Army Douglas MacArthur was an American general and field marshal of the Philippine Army. He was a Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the 1930s and played a prominent role in the Pacific theater during World War II. He received the Medal of Honor for his service in the...

, at that time President of the U.S. Olympic Committee, wouldn't allow it, because "Americans never quit."