| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Russian |
| Born | 5 May 1950 Dzerzhinsk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Boxing |
Valery Plotnikov (born 5 May 1950) is a Russian boxer. He competed in the men's featherweight event at the 1968 Summer Olympics. [1]
Below are Plotnikov's results in the featherweight category at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics:
| Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 |  Risto Meronen | Won by decision 5–0 |
| Round of 16 |  Elio Cotena | Won by decision 3–2 |
| Quarterfinals |  Antonio Roldán | Lost by decision 1–4 |
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