  Bachkov wins IBA Pro title with knockout in Istanbul July 3, 2025 - 12:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Olympic bronze medalist and four-time European champion Hovhannes Bachkov has secured his eighth professional boxing victory, according to sport.news.am . At the IBA Pro-7 Champions Night tournament in Istanbul, competing in the 63.5 kg weight class, Bachkov faced South African boxer Xolisani Ndongeni. He secured a win in the ninth round by knockout. With this victory, the Olympic bronze medalist claimed the IBA Pro championship belt. In the ninth round, a punch from Bachkov forced Ndongeni to his knees. As the referee moved to start the count, Ndongeni’s corner threw in the towel, conceding the fight. "I’m very happy I managed to win and earn this championship belt. Thank you to everyone who came to support me, and to those who couldn’t make it to Turkey," said Bachkov.   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 |  Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesTurkey replacing term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks The Turkish Ministry of Education is replacing the term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks.Armenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats. |
