Alan Minter his winning streak ended when he lost to former world title challenger Ronnie Harris by a knockout in eight. Minter returned to top ten challenger status by upsetting the former World Welterweight and Light Middleweight Champion Emile Griffith with a ten-round decision win in Monte Carlo, but then he lost his European title to Gratien Tonna by a knockout in eight at Milan. He closed '77 with a third 15-round decision win over Finnegan to retain his British title. 1978 was a sad year for Minter, although he won all three of his bouts. On 15 February, at the Muhammad
Boxing at the 2015 European Games – Qualification the top 14, the next best ranked NOC will get the allocation. 2 other place per weight category are reserved for 'universality' and host nominations. Moreover, the top five European athletes in the 75 kg class at the 2014 AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships in South Korea will earn a quota place. Boxing at the 2015 European Games – Qualification Qualification for the boxing events at the 2015 European Games will begin in June 2014. Nations are limited to one entry per weight division. Azerbaijan will have host nation positions available in each weight category. NOC's will be awarded quota