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Kristiyan Nikolov starts the Olympic Boxing Qualifying Event in Busto Arsizio with a victory

Kristiyan Nikolov
Photo: BTA

Kristiyan Nikolov started the Olympic Boxing Qualifying Event in Busto Arsizio with a victory. In the 80-kilogram category, the Bulgarian national defeated 4:1 Daniel Ilyushonok of Israel. 

This is Kristiyan Nikolov's first step towards qualifying for the Summer Olympics in Paris. In his next match on March 8, Kristiyan will face Gradus Kraus from the Netherlands.




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