Andrew Maynard (born April 8, 1964 in Laurel, Maryland) was an American boxer, who won the Light Heavyweight Gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics. Boxing has been contested at every Summer Olympic Games since its introduction to the programme at the 1904 Summer Olympics except 1912. ... The 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were held in 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. ... Boxing at the 1988 Summer Olympics took place in the Chamshil Students Gymnasium in Seoul. ... April 8 is the 98th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (99th in leap years). ... 1964 (MCMLXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1964 calendar). ... Motto: Progressio Per Populum (Progress Through People) Location of Laurel in Maryland Coordinates: Country United States State Maryland County Prince Georges County Incorporated 1870 Mayor Craig A. Moe City Council Ward 1: Janis L. Robison Ward1: Gayle Snyder Ward2: Frederick Smalls (Pr. ... Professional boxing bout featuring Ricardo Domínguez (left) versus Rafael Ortíz Boxing, also called pugilism, prizefighting (when referring to professional boxing) or the sweet science (a common nickname among fans), is a sport and martial art in which two participants of similar weight fight each other with their fists... These are the Olympic medalists in boxing. ... The 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were held in 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. ...

May began his professional career the following year and won his first 12 bouts in the light heavyweight division, prior to getting stopped in the 7th round by Bobby Czyz. Maynard then went on a six fight winning streak, stopping Matthew Saad Muhammad in 1991 and setting up a fight with Frank Tate (boxer). Tate crushed Maynard in the 11th round, dropping him and prompting referee Joe Santarpia to stop the fight. The following year Maynard moved up to cruiserweight to challenge WBC Cruiserweight Title holder Anaclet Wamba, who knocked Maynard down and won a unanimous decision. After the loss, Maynard continued to fight, but faded into obscurity. Among his remaining notable fights were a KO loss to Thomas Hearns and a TKO loss at heavyweight to Brian Nielsen. Maynard retired in 2000. Bobby Czyz, (born February 10, 1962), is a Polish-American boxer. ... Matthew Saad Muhammad (born Maxwell Antonio Loach, August 5, 1954) is a former boxer who was the worlds Light-Heavyweight champion. ... Frank Tate (born August 27, 1964 in Detroit, MI) was an American boxer. ... Thomas Hearns (born October 18, 1958, in Memphis, Tennessee), is an American 7-time world champion professional boxer. ... Brian Nielsen (born April 1, 1965)in Korsør, Denmark. ...

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• Boxing record