Siegfried Mehnert (born 3 March 1963 in Schenkenberg, Delitzsch, Bezirk Leipzig) is a former amateur boxer from East Germany. He is best known for twice winning the European title (1985 and 1989) in the men's welterweight (– 67 kg) division. He also competed at the 1988 Seoul Olympics.

Siegfried Mehnert
Siegfried Mehnert in 1982
Personal information
Full nameSiegfried Mehnert
Nationality East Germany
Born (1963-03-03) 3 March 1963 (age 61)
Schenkenberg, Bezirk Leipzig, East Germany
Height1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight68 kg (150 lb)
Sport
SportBoxing
Weight classWelterweight
ClubSV Halle, Halle an der Saale
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  East Germany
Friendship Games
Bronze medal – third place 1984 Havana Light welterweight
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 1989 Moscow Welterweight
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1983 Varna Light Welterweight
Gold medal – first place 1985 Budapest Welterweight
Silver medal – second place 1987 Turin Welterweight
Gold medal – first place 1989 Athens Welterweight

1988 Olympic results

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Below is the Olympic record of Siegfried Mehnert, an East German welterweight boxer who competed at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul.

  • Round of 64: defeated Jose Ortiz (Puerto Rico) by decision, 5–0
  • Round of 32: defeated Abdellas Taouane (Morocco) by decision, 5–0
  • Round of 16: lost to Song Kyung-Sup (South Korea) by decision, 2–3

References

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