1979 European Amateur Boxing Championships

1979 European Amateur Boxing Championships
Host cityCologne
CountryWest Germany
Nations22
Athletes171
Dates2–10 May

The Men's 1979 European Amateur Boxing Championships were held in Cologne, West Germany from May 5 to May 12, 1979. The 23rd edition of the bi-annual competition was organised by the European governing body for amateur boxing, EABA. There were 146 fighters[1] from across many European countries participated in the competition.[2][3]

The Heavyweight (– 91 kilograms) and Super Heavyweight (+ 91 kilograms) categories were contested for the first time.[2]

  1. ^ 23rd European championships in Cologne (FRG) 5-12 May 1979
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