Karo Murat dedicates his victory over Otis Griffin to 19th anniversary of Shushi liberation May 23, 2011 - 13:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - IBF Inter-Continental champion Karo Murat (Germany), coached by well-known Ulli Wegner, arrived in Armenia after a two-year break. In his last fight on May 7, Murat knocked out Otis Griffin (the U.S.) in the 11th round. “I dedicated my victory to the 19th anniversary of Shushi liberation. My next fight is scheduled for August 2011, but I do not know who my rival will and where the bout will take place. After it, I want to fight for the world champion’s title late in 2011 or early in 2012,” Murat told journalists on May 23. Murat held 25 fights and celebrated 24 victories, including 14 wins by KO. On September 18, 2010 Murat faced Nathan Cleverly in a WBO light heavyweight title eliminator, losing for the first time in his career by a ninth round TKO. Koko (Grigor) Murat, a brother of Karo Murat, is also a boxer. He held 13 fights and celebrated 10 victories. “Currently, I do not train, since I have an elbow injury. Hopefully, I will be able to return to the ring soon,” said Koko Murat. The boxers will stay in Armenia until May 24. 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 | 17 bridges collapse as a result of floods in Armenia As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. Armenia: Top cleric to retain title as he bids to become interim PM Galstanyan said earlier that the interim government would be tasked with stopping the “destruction of our homeland”. Ex-mayor of Karabakh capital arrested in Yerevan Ex-mayor of the Nagorno-Karabakh city of Stepanakert David Sargsyan has been arrested for 20 days. 269 people evacuated amid severe floods in Armenia’s north According to the Interior Ministry, 269 people have been evacuated from their homes in Lori and Tavush provinces. |