About Vladimir Kolev
Born 1953. Vladimir Kolev is a Bulgarian boxer.
Vladimir Kolev (, born April 18, 1954) is a retired boxer from Bulgaria and Olympic bronze medalist. He also works as an actor, and has appeared in many American films.
At the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, he won the bronze medal in the light welterweight division (– 63'5 kg) after being defeated in the semifinals by eventual runner-up Andrés Aldama of Cuba.
Two years earlier, at the inaugural 1974 World Championships in Havana, Cuba, he won the silver medal, after losing to Ayub Kalule from Uganda in the final.
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Who is Vladimir Kolev?
Bulgarian boxer
When was Vladimir Kolev born?
Vladimir Kolev was born on 18 April 1953 in Sofia.
What is Vladimir Kolev's occupation?
Vladimir Kolev is a boxer.
What nationality is Vladimir Kolev?
Vladimir Kolev is Bulgarian.
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