About Galina Koleva Ivanova
Born 1978. Galina Koleva Ivanova is a boxer.
Galina Koleva Ivanova (; born 8 March 1978) is a Bulgarian former professional boxer.
Professional career Ivanova turned professional in 1999 & compiled a record of 9–6–2 before defeating Anita Christensen, to win the WBA, WBC and GBU world titles. She defended the WBC title twice before losing it to Thailand's Usanakorn Thawilsuhannawang.
She would get another shot at the world title when she faced Csilla Nemedi Varga, for the WBA interim super-flyweight title. She would go on to win via unanimous decision.
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Galina Koleva Ivanova was born on 8 March 1978 in Burgas.
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