Daniel Petrov
Encyclopedia
Daniel Bozhilov Petrov is a Bulgaria
n boxer
. He won a silver medal at the Barcelona Olympics in 1992
and a gold medal at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996
in the category Light Flyweight
.
Petrov began his career in Varna
, Bulgaria, but then went to Slavia
(Sofia
). He became a champion of the country several times. In 1993 he captured the European title in Bursa, Turkey
. Two years later he won the world title at the 1995 World Amateur Boxing Championships
in Berlin
, Germany
, followed by the European title a year later in Vejle, Denmark
.
1996
Bulgaria
Bulgaria , officially the Republic of Bulgaria , is a parliamentary democracy within a unitary constitutional republic in Southeast Europe. The country borders Romania to the north, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, as well as the Black Sea to the east...
n boxer
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
. He won a silver medal at the Barcelona Olympics in 1992
1992 Summer Olympics
The 1992 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event celebrated in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, in 1992. The International Olympic Committee voted in 1986 to separate the Summer and Winter Games, which had been held in the same...
and a gold medal at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996
1996 Summer Olympics
The 1996 Summer Olympics of Atlanta, officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and unofficially known as the Centennial Olympics, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States....
in the category Light Flyweight
Flyweight
Flyweight is a class in boxing which includes fighters weighing less than 112 lb but above 108 lb .-Professional boxing:...
.
Petrov began his career in Varna
Varna
Varna is the largest city and seaside resort on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast and third-largest in Bulgaria after Sofia and Plovdiv, with a population of 334,870 inhabitants according to Census 2011...
, Bulgaria, but then went to Slavia
Slavia
Slavia may refer to:* Medieval toponymy** One of the tribal centers of early East Slavs, see Saqaliba** The medieval name for the Wendish settlement area** The medieval name for the duchy of Pomerania** The medieval name for Mecklenburg...
(Sofia
Sofia
Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria and the 12th largest city in the European Union with a population of 1.27 million people. It is located in western Bulgaria, at the foot of Mount Vitosha and approximately at the centre of the Balkan Peninsula.Prehistoric settlements were excavated...
). He became a champion of the country several times. In 1993 he captured the European title in Bursa, Turkey
1993 European Amateur Boxing Championships
The Men's 1993 European Amateur Boxing Championships were held in Bursa, Turkey from September 6 to September 12. The 30th edition of the normally bi-annual competition, in which 197 fighters from 32 countries participated this time, was organised by the European governing body for amateur boxing,...
. Two years later he won the world title at the 1995 World Amateur Boxing Championships
1995 World Amateur Boxing Championships
thumb|German stamp from 1995The Men's 1995 World Amateur Boxing Championships were held in the Deutschlandhalle in Berlin, Germany from May 4 to May 15. The eighth edition of this competition, held a year before the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, was organised by the world governing body for...
in Berlin
Berlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, followed by the European title a year later in Vejle, Denmark
1996 European Amateur Boxing Championships
The Men's 1996 European Amateur Boxing Championships were held in Vejle, Denmark from March 30 to April 7. The 31st edition of the bi-annual competition, in which 304 fighters from 35 countries participated this time, was organised by the European governing body for amateur boxing, EABA.- Medal...
.
Olympic results
1992- Defeated Nelson DieppaNelson DieppaNelson Dieppa is a Puerto Rican professional boxer. As an amateur, he represented Puerto Rico in international events including the 1991 World Amateur Boxing Championships, 1991 Pan American Games and the 1992 Summer Olympics. Dieppa debuted as a professional on February 13, 1993, when he defeated...
(Puerto Rico) 10-7 - Defeated Song Chol (North Korea) RSC 3 (1:09)
- Defeated Pál LakatosPál LakatosPál Lakatos is a retired boxer from Hungary, who represented his native country at two Summer Olympics: in 1992 and 2000...
(Hungary) 17-8 - Defeated Jan QuastJan QuastJan Quast is a retired boxer from Germany, who competed in the light flyweight division during the late 1980s, early 1990s....
(Germany) 15-9 - Lost to Rogelio MarceloRogelio MarceloRogelio Marcelo García is a retired boxer from Cuba, who competed in the light flyweight division during the early 1990s....
(Cuba) 10-20
1996
- 1st round bye
- Defeated Nshan MunchyanNshan MunchyanNshan Munchyan is a retired boxer from Armenia who competed at the 1996 in the Men's Light-Flyweight division.-External links:*...
(Armenia) 11-5 - Defeated Somrot KamsingSomrot KamsingSomrot Kamsing is a retired male boxer from Thailand, who competed for his Asian country at the 1996 Summer Olympics. An older brother of Somluck Kamsing, he was defeated in Atlanta, Georgia in the quarterfinals of the men's light flyweight division by Bulgaria's eventual gold medalist Daniel...
(Thailand) 18-6 - Defeated Oleg KiryukhinOleg KiryukhinOleg Kiryukin is a Ukrainian boxer, who won the light flyweight bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics.-Olympic results:*Defeated Abdul Rashid Qambrani 17-3*Defeated Beibis Mendoza 18-6...
(Ukraine) 17-8 - Defeated Mansueto VelascoMansueto VelascoMansueto "Onyok" Velasco, Jr. is a Filipino boxer from Bago City, Negros Occidental. He competed in the Men's 48 kg category at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, and took home the silver medal, the Philippines' only medal of the games...
(Philippines) 19-6