2004 Olympian ready to launch career in the UK

2004 Olympic games bronze medal winner Boris Georgiev, known as “Bobby George”, is now ready to be unleashed on Britain's light-welterweight division. As well as picking up the bronze in Greece Bobby had plenty of success as an amateur taking part in three world championships, reaching two European finals - winning the 2006 European tournament but still feels his greatest achievement was winning an Olympic medal.

Georgiev is no stranger to fighting the best in the world squaring off against former Amir Khan foe Mario Kindelan and American prospect Rock Allen during his time as an amateur.Now is the time to get started on the long road to success as a pro. Bobby has been offered opportunities in both America and Germany but chose to come over to England where he has now set up camp at the Shamrock Gym in Luton.

BoxRec News caught up with Bobby and trainer Mervyn Turner ahead of his first bout under the new team. Originally from Bulgaria, the 27-year-old Bobby moved to London and had his first fight in June 2009, a first round KO win over Lanquaye Wilson. However, he never got settled in London and wasn’t getting the breaks he felt he deserved.

Then Bobby got together with Melvyn Turner who runs the Shamrock Gym along with his father Jim who have taken on Bobby’s training responsibilities. The guys in the gym have spent the last year making the transition from amateur to pro and have taken their time and made sure not to cut any corners. Bobby’s enjoying life in Luton and building up a great relationship with his camp, naturally Mervyn is really excited about the journey ahead for Bobby.

“We want to progress quite quickly, Bobby is an exceptional talent and has real pedigree. Like all good amateurs they have to learn a new style. It’s a learning curve and Bobby picks things up very quickly in the gym.”

“After a few fights we will be looking to step up him up and certainly next year we will be looking to challenge for an area title or something along those lines.”

Georgiev will start his campaign at light-welterweight but has the luxury of making the 10st weight limit with ease so could possibly fight at lightweight, too. When asked about his future as a pro, Bobby is optimistic about his chances and is focused on success

"I’ve fought the best in the world at the Olympics and European championships as a amateur, now I want to win world titles in the professional ranks.”

Exciting prospect Bobby’s next fight is on June 19th at the York Hall, Bethnal Green on a Goodwin Promotions fight card.