Podium award65 mm / 2.6 inGold, silver, bronzeEngravable back
The essentials: disqualified in the heavyweight final at Helsinki in 1952, Ingemar Johansson only received his silver medal in 1982, thirty years later. Boxing medal on a ribbon, raised figure of a boxer in guard. 65 mm / 2.6 in across, with a smooth 42 mm / 1.7 in panel on the back inside a laurel wreath, ready for engraving. Gold, silver or bronze. €19, free shipping.
Thirty years for a silver medal
In the heavyweight final at Helsinki in 1952, Sweden's Ingemar Johansson was disqualified for passivity against Ed Sanders and his silver medal was withheld. He waited until 1982 for the International Olympic Committee to hand it over.
A medal is not just something given out at the end of the night: it is the physical record of a result. Which is why the back of this one is built to be engraved.
What you get
A 65 mm / 2.6 in disc with a raised boxer in guard, wrists wrapped, inside a double circle edged with a Greek key border. The back carries a laurel wreath around a smooth 42 mm / 1.7 in panel. Red and gold striped ribbon on a flat bail.
What the photograph will not tell you: the three finishes separate mostly in the depth of the relief. Gold is a clear yellow, silver is bright and satin, bronze leans coppery pink. The ribbon is the same on all three: in a podium photograph the discs carry the ranking, not the ribbons.
Technical specifications
Buying tip: the 42 mm / 1.7 in panel takes three to four short lines of laser engraving. For an annual tournament, engrave the category and the year rather than the name: medals that go unclaimed stay usable next season and store as a batch.
Working out a full podium
A podium needs three medals per category, often four in amateur boxing where both losing semi-finalists are placed joint third. Double that if the tournament runs men's and women's categories. For the overall winner, a figurative trophy marks the difference in rank with no text needed.
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The full range sits in the boxing belts and trophies collection.
Frequently asked questions
How big is this boxing medal?
65 mm / 2.6 in across, with a 42 mm / 1.7 in engraving panel on the back. The ribbon is supplied and fitted on a flat bail.
Can the medal be engraved?
Yes, the back has a smooth 42 mm / 1.7 in panel inside a laurel wreath, which takes three to four short lines of laser engraving. Medals ship blank.
What finishes are available?
Gold, silver and bronze, with the same relief and the same red and gold ribbon on all three. The disc carries the rank.
Is the ribbon included?
Yes, every medal comes with its red and gold striped ribbon, ready to go over the neck.
Why did Ingemar Johansson get his medal thirty years late?
Disqualified for passivity in the 1952 Helsinki heavyweight final, he had his silver withheld. The International Olympic Committee reversed that decision and presented the medal in 1982.
How many medals should a tournament order?
Three per category as a minimum, often four in amateur boxing where both losing semi-finalists are placed joint third.
