Vic Darchinyan: I want a third title (video) May 13, 2013 - 13:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Former world champion Vic Darchinyan (39-5-1, 28 KO's) made a successful return to the ring after an almost eight month absence by scoring a fourth round stoppage of Javier Gallo last Saturday, May 11 night on a bout broadcast on Unimas, boxingscene.com reported. "Gallo was a tough fighter. He showed up to win," said Darchinyan. "I'm ready for a big fight. I want Victor Terrazas next for the WBC title." Darchinyan showed he still packs a punch after scoring four knockdowns on the way to a knockout over the game fighter from Tijuana, Mexico. He is currently promoted by Top Rank and managed by Frank Espinoza. "Vic still has the killer instinct which boxing fans love," said Espinoza after the win in Laredo, Texas. "His power, attitude and world class experience makes him a risky proposition for any of the champions." The two division world champion from Armenia has his eyes set firmly on another belt. "I want a third title. It's very important for my career," said Darchinyan. "I'm still very hungry and being a champion in three weight classes is something that would be historic. I'll give everything I have to accomplish that goal." Top stories 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. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | Police try to impede Armenian Church head’s access to war memorial Police tried to stop the supreme head of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Catholicos Karekin II, from visiting a war memorial. Greece says ready to help as Armenia fights flooding consequences Greece is ready to assist Armenia in combatting the consequences of deadly floods in the country’s north. “He will leave”: Protest leader no longer demands meeting with Pashinyan Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan no longer demands a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. |