Youth World Boxing Championships winner Nikol Arutyunov commented on his victory against Scotland’s Scott Forrest in the finals.

“I’m truly grateful to my team for helping me reach my goal. It was a tough bout as the contender was really strong. I’m also thankful to all the coaches who helped me score the win,” the boxer said.

Arutyunov (81 kg) beat Scotland’s Scott Forrest 13:9 to win gold at AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships on December 7.

“We are extremely happy for Nikol’s victory,” Arutyunov’s personal coach Kim Danielyan said.