The 2008 Women's European Union Amateur Boxing Championships were held in the

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from August 4 to 8. This was the 3rd edition of this annual competition, and was organised by the European governing body for amateur boxing,

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. 80 fighters representing 17 federations competed in 13 weight divisions.

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returned to top spot on the medals table with 4 gold and 4 bronze medals. Host country England won her first gold medals in these competitions, as did

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in the person of 60 kg

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Medal winners

Medal count table

References

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