1997 Asian Amateur Boxing Championships
| Host city |  Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Dates | 25–31 August 1997 |
The 19th edition of the Men's Asian Amateur Boxing Championships were held from 25 to 31 August 1997, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Medal summary
Medal table
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Thailand | 4 | 0 | 4 | 8 |
| 2 |  Usbekistan | 3 | 4 | 3 | 10 |
| 3 |  Iran | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 4 |  Kasachstan | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 5 |  Südkorea | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 6 |  Pakistan | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 7 |  Indien | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
 Kirgisistan | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| 9 |  Malaysia | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
 Mongolei | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 11 |  Indonesien | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (11 entries) | 12 | 12 | 24 | 48 | |