The qualification match format was somewhat similar to the Golden Gloves finals.
In the first round, the top-ranked boxers from all participating countries would face off against the second-ranked boxers from other countries.
If the first-ranked was defeated, and the second-ranked was defeated, but the third-ranked won, there was still one more chance to join the challenge match. If the third-ranked also failed, the entire national team was wiped out.
If the first-ranked was defeated but the second-ranked succeeded, the second-ranked would replace the first one and continue in the competition; the first-ranked would also have one opportunity to participate in the challenge match.
If both the first and second ranked succeeded, just like Link and Jones Fullos in the Golden Gloves finals, the two would compete separately.
If Jones Fullos had won his match against Andrea Berto, he would have replaced Andrea and had another bout with Link, but he did not.
