2008 – Roberto Cammarelle (Italy)
The former World amateur champion improved on the bronze Olympic medal he earned in 2004 by claiming gold at the 2008 Games in Beijing, defeating China’s gigantic Zhang Zhilei in the final.
A member of the Italian state police, Cammarelle did not turn professional after winning gold and instead tried to defend his title at London 2012. However, he was outpointed by GB’s Anthony Joshua on a contentious decision, which he unsuccessfully appealed against.
In 2016, Cammarelle announced his retirement from amateur boxing.
