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'''Zoltan Lunka''' (born 22 May 1970 in ], ]) was a professional ], who won a ] at the ] for ]. A year earlier, at the ] in ], he captured the world title. He belongs both to the hungarian and german minority in Transylvania as his names (] Lunka) indicate. '''Zoltan Lunka''' (born 22 May 1970 in ], ]) was a professional ], who won a ] at the ] for ]. A year earlier, at the ] in ], he captured the world title.


==Olympic results== ==Olympic results==
*Defeated ] (Mexico) 13-7 *Defeated ] (Mexico) 13-7
*Defeated ] (Indonesia) 18-12 *Defeated ] (Indonesia) 18-12
*Defeated ] (Algeria) 19-6 *Defeated ] (Algeria) 19-6
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Lunka turned pro in 1996, losing his only notable fight, against ] ] Title holder ]. Montiel won by TKO in the 7th. Lunka retired after the bout with a record of 21-2-0. Lunka turned pro in 1996, losing his only notable fight, against ] ] Title holder ]. Montiel won by TKO in the 7th. Lunka retired after the bout with a record of 21-2-0.


==References== ==External links==
* {{Boxrec|id=7089}} * {{BoxRec|7089}}
* {{SR/Olympics profile|lu/zoltan-lunka-1}}
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{{Footer World Amateur Champions Flyweight}} {{Footer World Amateur Champions Flyweight}}


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Latest revision as of 19:25, 28 December 2024

German boxer
Zoltan Lunka
Personal information
Full nameZoltan Lunka
NationalityGerman, Romanian
Born (1970-05-22) 22 May 1970 (age 54)
Miercurea Nirajului, Mureş, Romania
Height1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)
Weight54 kg (119 lb)
Sport
SportBoxing
Weight classFlyweight
ClubSportverein Halle
Medal record
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1996 Atlanta Flyweight
World Amateur Championships
Gold medal – first place 1995 Berlin Flyweight

Zoltan Lunka (born 22 May 1970 in Miercurea Nirajului, Romania) was a professional boxer, who won a Flyweight bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics for Germany. A year earlier, at the 1995 World Amateur Boxing Championships in Berlin, he captured the world title.

Olympic results

Pro career

Lunka turned pro in 1996, losing his only notable fight, against WBO Flyweight Title holder Fernando Montiel. Montiel won by TKO in the 7th. Lunka retired after the bout with a record of 21-2-0.

External links


World amateur boxing champions – men's flyweight
  • 1974–2009: up to 51 kg
  • 2011–2019: up to 52 kg
  • 2021–present: up to 51 kg
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