Toncho Tonchev

Tontcho Tontchev

Name: Toncho Tonchev
Birth Name: Toncho Tonchev
Hometown: Sliven, Bulgaria
Birthplace: Sliven, Bulgaria
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 175cm
Pro Boxer: Record
Amateur Boxer: Record


Tontchev was the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Silver Medalist at 132 pounds for Bulgaria. He also competed at 132 pounds at the 1992 Barcelona games.

Olympic results

1992

• Defeated Julio Gonzalez (Cuba) 14-12
• Defeated Henry Kungsy (Papua New Guinea) 11-2
• Lost to Oscar De La Hoya (United States) 7-16

1996

• Defeated Oktavian Taykou (Moldova) RSC 2 (1:40)
• Defeated Dennis Zimba (Zambia) 17-9
• Defeated Michael Strange (Canada) 16-10
• Defeated Terrance Cauthen (United States) 15-12
• Lost to Hocine Soltani (Algeria) 3-3

Titles Held

• WBU Lightweight Title (2004)
• EBU (European) Super Featherweight Title (2001)
• WBC International Super Featherweight Title (2000)
• WBA Intercontinental Super Featherweight Title (1999-2000)