Former WBO lightweight champion Artur Grigorian beats Kirkor KirkorovFebruary 26, 2009 - 20:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Universum Box-Promotion celebrated its 25-year anniversary with a roaring, gala event at the famous Universum Gym in Hamburg with participation of ex-champs and current champs.Former longtime WBO lightweight champion Artur Grigorian (38-1, 22 KOs), who reigned as world champion from 1996 to 2004, returned to the ring for the first time to participate in the event. The 41-year-old King Artur defeated Kirkor Kirkorov (28-21, 6 KOs) over six rounds in his sensational comeback fight. Grigoryan, who'll mark his 42nd birthday this year, carried the belt of WBO Champion from 1996 to 2004. An Uzbek boxer of Armenian descent, he was an amateur competition champion at Goodwill Games in Seattle, won a silver medal at 1991 World Boxing Championship and was conferred USSR Honored Master of Sports title. He came out victorious against such famous professionals as Leonardo Dorin and Shane Mosley. During his professional career, he had 37 winning combats, losing only once - to Brazilia's unbeatable Acelino Freitas. On completion of his sports career, Artur Grigoryan stayed at Universum Company in the capacity of a coach. Top stories Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. Partner news | Armenia considers Cyprus as one of its main partners in EU - envoy Armenia considers Cyprus one of its main partners in the European Union, Ambassador Tigran Mkrtchyan has said. Armenian, Albanian Foreign Ministers discuss ties, regional issues Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Albania Igli Hasani. POLITICO: Baku lobbying agains detained Karabakh ex-leader abroad Azerbaijan is lobbying agains former Nagorno-Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan, according to POLITICO. Armenia confirms will attend NATO summit in Washington Armenia has confirmed its participation in the NATO summit in Washington, a spokesperson has confirmed. |