European Championships day 1: Two Swedish fighters advances!

Ratko Tomic cut badly

In the third Swedish fight, welterweight Ratko Tomic faced Bulgarian fighter Bozhidar Ivanov in the 16th-finals.

However, after two competitive rounds where both fighters found success on the feet, Tomic was unfortunately cut badly over the left eye. Before the third round, the doctor stopped the fight, and the Bulgarian was declared winner via TKO.

• Bozhidar Ivanov def. Ratko Tomic via TKO (Doctor’s stoppage), round 3