2004 European Union Amateur Boxing Championships
The Men's 2004 European Union Amateur Boxing Championships were held in Madrid, Spain from June 20 to June 27.
The 4th edition of the annual competition was organised by the European governing body for amateur boxing, EABA. A total number of 92 fighters from across Europe competed at these championships.
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