The 4th Women's

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were held in

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from May 8 to 15, 2005. This edition of the recurring competition was organised by the European governing body for amateur boxing,

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. Competitions took place in 13 weight classes. Russia topped the medals table, as they had done in the three previous editions of these championships.

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was voted best boxer of the tournament.

Medal table

Medal winners

References

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