| 2021 Asian Boxing Championships | |
|---|---|
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| Venue | Le Méridien Dubai Hotel |
| Location |  Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Dates | 24–31 May 2021 |
The 31st edition of the Asian Amateur Boxing Championships was held from 24 to 31 May 2021 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. [1] It was the second time in the tournament's history that men and women fought in the same championship. [2]
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kazakhstan | 8 | 6 | 2 | 16 |
| 2 |  Uzbekistan | 7 | 6 | 5 | 18 |
| 3 |  Mongolia | 3 | 0 | 5 | 8 |
| 4 |  India | 2 | 5 | 8 | 15 |
| 5 |  Iran | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 6 |  Indonesia | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |  Kyrgyzstan | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
 Philippines | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | |
 Tajikistan | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | |
| 10 |  Kuwait | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 11 |  Sri Lanka | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Totals (12 entries) | 20 | 20 | 38 | 78 | |
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