Bulgarian Boxer Victorious at the Olympics

Sports | August 15, 2004, Sunday // 00:00
Bulgarian Boxer Victorious at the Olympics The two-time European champion Boris Georgiev defeated Algeria's Nasserredinne Filliali in the men light welter weight 64kg. Photo by BNT

Bulgaria's boxers enjoyed a flying start at the Olympics in Athens.

The two-time European champion Boris Georgiev defeated Algeria's Nasserredinne Filliali in the men light welter weight 64kg. The referee stopped the contest as the Bulgarian outscored the Algerian sportsman.

Georgiev will face American Rock Allan in the next round.

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