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{{Infobox Boxer|name=Vic "The Raging Bull" Darchinyan
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|name= Vic Darchinyan
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|real name=Vakhtang Darchinyan
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|nickname= The Raging Bull
|nationality= {{flagicon|Armenia}} [[Armenia|Armenian]] <br/> {{flagicon|Australia}} [[Australia|Australian]]
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|nickname=The Raging Bull
|weight= [[Flyweight]]<br>[[Super Flyweight]]<br>[[Bantamweight]]
|weight=[[Flyweight]]<br>[[Super Flyweight]]<br>[[Bantamweight]]
|height={{convert|5|ft|5+1/2|in|m|2|abbr=on}}
|height=5 ft 5½ in (166 cm.)
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|birth_date={{birth date and age|1976|1|7|df=y}}
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|birth_place= [[Vanadzor]], [[Armenian SSR]], [[Soviet Union]]
|birth_place=[[Vanadzor]], [[Armenian SSR]]
USSR
|home= [[Sydney]], [[Australia]]
|home=[[Sydney]], [[Australia]]
|style= [[Southpaw (boxing)|Southpaw]]
|style=[[Southpaw (boxing)|Southpaw]]
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|wins= 37
|KO= 27
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|losses= 4
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[http://www.vicdarchinyan.com/ Official site]
[http://www.vicdarchinyan.com/ Official site]
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{{MedalBronze| [[1998 Goodwill Games|1998 New York]] | Flyweight}}
{{MedalBronze| [[1998 Goodwill Games|1998 New York]] | Flyweight}}
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'''Vakhtang "Vic" Darchinyan''' ({{lang-hy|Վախթանգ Դարչինյան}}; born 7 January 1976 in [[Vanadzor]], [[Armenia]]) is an [[Armenians|Armenian]] [[professional boxer]]. He is a [[List of boxing triple champions|three-division world champion]], having won eight titles in three different weight classes. He is a former [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] [[Flyweight]] World Champion and a former Undisputed [[World Boxing Association|WBA]], [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] & [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] [[Super Flyweight]] World Champion. He has also captured a record of 4 IBO titles in three weight classes. He is a southpaw boxer who currently trains with [[Angelo Hyder]]. He was previously trained by former 3-division world champion, [[Jeff Fenech]], in [[Sydney]] and briefly by Billy Hussein. Fenech and Darchinyan are the only Australian 3-division world champions in history.
'''Vakhtang "Vic" Darchinyan''' ({{lang-hy|Վախթանգ Դարչինյան}}; born 7 January 1976 in [[Vanadzor]], [[Armenia]]) is an [[Armenians|Armenian]] [[professional boxer]]. He is the former [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] [[flyweight]] champion and the former [[World Boxing Council|WBC]], [[World Boxing Association|WBA (Super)]], & [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] [[super flyweight]] champion.


He is a [[Southpaw_stance|southpaw]] boxer who is trained by Angelo Hyder. He was previously trained by former three-division world champion, [[Jeff Fenech]], in [[Sydney]] and briefly by Billy Hussein.
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On December 16, 2004, Vic Darchinyan became the first ethnic Armenian to capture a world title when he defeated the previously unbeaten and defending IBF flyweight champion, [[Irene Pacheco]] of [[Colombia]], by 11th round TKO. On June 21, 2009, Darchinyan was rated the #8 best [[Ring Magazine pound for pound|pound for pound boxer]] in the world by ''[[Ring Magazine|The Ring]]''.


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On December 16, 2004, Vic Darchinyan became the first ethnic Armenian to capture a world title when he defeated the previously unbeaten and defending IBF flyweight champion, [[Irene Pacheco]] of [[Colombia]], by 11th round TKO.
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== Personal life ==
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Darchinyan was born on January 7, 1976, in [[Vanadzor]], [[Armenia]]. His father, Ruben Darchinyan, was an Olympic wrestling coach for Armenia. Vic has a sister named Liana.<ref> http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/boxing/darchinyan-keen-to-take-on-ufc/story-e6freygr-1225830028931</ref>


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==Personal life==
Vic wanted to become a boxer at the age of 5 and dreamed of becoming a world champion in the professionals. His father told him there was no professional boxing in Armenia (or any [[Soviet Union|Soviet]] countries; this changed when the Union fell in 1991) and instead wanted Vic to follow in his footsteps and take up wrestling. Vic also wrestled as a kid, but always continued to say he would become a world champion someday. He eventually left wrestling in pursuit of his dream to become a world boxing champion.<ref>http://www.hyefighters.com/2011/12/08/hyefighters-fathers-interview/</ref>
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Darchinyan was born on January, 7 1976, in [[Vanadzor]], [[Armenia]]. His father was an Olympic wrestling coach for Armenia. Vic has a sister named Liana.<ref> http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/boxing/darchinyan-keen-to-take-on-ufc/story-e6freygr-1225830028931</ref>


Darchinyan and his wife Olga, an English teacher, met near an Opera House in [[Sydney]] in 2001 when Vic was invited to fight for [[Australia]]. They got married a year later. In 2007, the couple had a son named Ruben II.<ref>http://www.panarmenian.net/eng/interviews/77110/</ref> Ruben's name can sometimes be seen on Vic's boxing trunks.
Darchinyan and his wife Olga, an English teacher, met near an Opera House in [[Sydney]] in 2001 when Vic was invited to fight for [[Australia]]. They got married a year later. In 2007, the couple had a son named Ruben.<ref>http://www.panarmenian.net/eng/interviews/77110/</ref> Ruben's name can sometimes be seen on Vic's boxing trunks.


== Amateur career ==
==Amateur career==
Vic began boxing at the age of 8 within the community of Vanadzor, where boxing was very popular. He was trained by the experienced Vazgen Badalyan.<ref>http://www.vicdarchinyan.com/biography.html</ref> Darchinyan's amateur career record was 158-18 with 105 knockouts.<ref>[http://www.sho.com/site/boxing/profile.do?fighter=453921 Vic Darchinyan's Showtime biography] [[Showtime (TV network)|Showtime]] [[Uniform Resource Locator|URL]] accessed 1 August 2006</ref> Vic fought in many different countries and participated for Armenia in the [[Boxing at the 2000 Summer Olympics|2000 Olympic Games]] in [[Sydney, Australia]]. He went to the third round in the 112&nbsp;lb division before losing against [[Bulat Jumadilov]] of [[Kazakhstan]]. Darchinyan moved to Australia after competing in the Olympics and eventually became an Australian citizen on July 7, 2004. Darchinyan turned pro at the age of 24 on November 3, 2000.
Vic began boxing at the age of 8 within the community of Vanadzor, where boxing was very popular. He was trained by the experienced Vazgen Badalyan.<ref>http://www.vicdarchinyan.com/biography.html</ref> Darchinyan's amateur career record was 158-18 with 105 knockouts.<ref>[http://www.sho.com/site/boxing/profile.do?fighter=453921 Vic Darchinyan's Showtime biography] [[Showtime (TV network)|Showtime]] [[Uniform Resource Locator|URL]] accessed 1 August 2006</ref> Vic fought in many different countries and participated for Armenia in the [[Boxing at the 2000 Summer Olympics|2000 Olympic Games]] in [[Sydney, Australia]]. He went to the third round in the 112&nbsp;lb division before losing against [[Bulat Jumadilov]] of [[Kazakhstan]]. Darchinyan moved to Australia after competing in the Olympics and eventually became an Australian citizen on July 7, 2004. Darchinyan turned pro at the age of 24 on November 3, 2000.


=== Olympic Results ===
===Olympic Results===
*Defeated opponent
*Defeated opponent
*Defeated [[Ilfat Ryazapov]] (Russia) 20-11
*Defeated [[Ilfat Ryazapov]] (Russia) 20-11
*Lost to [[Bulat Jumadilov]] (Kazakhstan) 8-15
*Lost to [[Bulat Jumadilov]] (Kazakhstan) 8-15


== Professional career ==
==Professional career==
=== Flyweight Division ===
Vic was promoted by [[HyeFighters]] early in his professional career. From November 2000 to December 2004, Vic built up a record of 21-0 (16 ko's) and captured the Australian, Oceanic & Pan Pacific titles. After knocking out former 2-division world champion [[Wandee Singwancha]] in an IBF eliminator, he earned the IBF #1 mandatory ranking.
Vic was promoted by [[HyeFighters]] early in his professional career. From November 2000 to December 2004, Vic built up a record of 21-0 (16 ko's) and captured the Australian, Oceanic & Pan Pacific titles. After knocking out former 2-division world champion [[Wandee Singwancha]] in an IBF eliminator, he earned the IBF #1 mandatory ranking.


=== First world title ===
=== Flyweight ===
==== IBF flyweight title ====
He won his IBF title on 16 December 2004 in his first fight in the [[United States]], beating respected champion [[Irene Pacheco]] of [[Colombia]], via 11th round technical knock-out (Pacheco had held the title for over 5 years). <br>Returning to Australia, his first title defense was against long time contender and IBO belt holder, [[Mzukisi Sikali]], in a crowd-pleasing brawl. By the 8th round, Sikali took a combination body & head shots and turned away in a [[Leonard–Durán II|'No Mas']] fashion, prompting referee Pete Podgorski to step in and wave it off. <br>Attempting to secure a fight in the USA, Vic took a stay-busy fight defending his title against fringe contender Jair Jimenez, whom he floored him in round 4. The referee stopped fight in the 5th after Jimenez started to walk away from the fight. <br>Returning to the USA headlining on [[ShoBox: The New Generation]], his third title defense was against Filipino contender [[Diosdado Gabi]]. Vic knocked him out with a single straight left in the 8th round. <br>Three months later, returning to [[Showtime (TV network)|Showtime]] after the hotly contested [[Jose Luis Castillo]] Vs [[Diego Corrales]] rubber match fell through, Vic's defense against then-undefeated Mexican contender Luis Maldonado was moved to the main event. He stopped the tough Mexican in the 8th round.<br> In his fifth title defense, Vic faced [[Glenn Donaire]]. Glenn gave up after Vic broke his jaw in the 6th round; beating him by technical decision. <br> In his sixth title defense, Darchinyan faced former Light Flyweight world champion [[Victor Burgos]] and stopped him in the 12th round. Victor later underwent surgery to remove a blood clot from his brain. Burgos was put into a medically induced coma and made a full recovery. However, he was not able to fight again. <br>In 2007, Darchinyan suffered his first defeat from [[Nonito Donaire]], brother of Glenn Donaire, in a title bout via TKO. Darchinyan was caught with a left hook which floored him, in an exchange with Donaire in the fifth round. Darchinyan managed to get up but immediately fell on the ropes and the referee stopped the fight. Darchinyan lost the IBF and IBO flyweight titles to Donaire. The match was eventually awarded Knockout of the Year and Upset of the Year by Ring Magazine.
He won his IBF title on 16 December 2004 in his first fight in the [[United States]], beating respected champion [[Irene Pacheco]] of [[Colombia]], via 11th round technical knock-out (Pacheco had held the title for over 5 years). <br>Returning to Australia, his first title defense was against long time contender [[Mzukisi Sikali]], in a crowd-pleasing brawl. By the 8th round, Sikali took a combination body & head shots and turned away in a [[Leonard–Durán II|'No Mas']] fashion, prompting referee Pete Podgorski to step in and wave it off. <br>Attempting to secure a fight in the USA, Vic took a stay-busy fight defending his title against fringe contender Jair Jimenez, whom he floored him in round 4. The referee stopped fight in the 5th after Jimenez started to walk away from the fight. <br>Returning to the USA headlining on [[ShoBox: The New Generation]], his third title defense was against Filipino contender [[Diosdado Gabi]]. Vic knocked him out with a single straight left in the 8th round. <br>Three months later, returning to [[Showtime (TV network)|Showtime]] after the hotly contested [[Jose Luis Castillo]] Vs [[Diego Corrales]] rubber match fell through, Vic's defense against then-undefeated Mexican contender Luis Maldonado was moved to the main event. He stopped the tough Mexican in the 8th round.<br> In his fifth title defense, Vic faced [[Glenn Donaire]]. Glenn gave up after Vic broke his jaw in the 6th round; beating him by technical decision. <br> In his sixth title defense, Darchinyan faced former Light Flyweight world champion [[Victor Burgos]] and stopped him in the 12th round. Victor later underwent surgery to remove a blood clot from his brain. Burgos was put into a medically induced coma and made a full recovery. However, he was not able to fight again. <br>In 2007, Darchinyan suffered his first defeat from [[Nonito Donaire]], brother of Glenn Donaire, in a title bout via TKO. Darchinyan was caught with a left hook which floored him, in an exchange with Donaire in the fifth round. Darchinyan managed to get up but immediately fell on the ropes and the referee stopped the fight. Darchinyan lost the IBF flyweight title to Donaire. The match was eventually awarded Knockout of the Year and Upset of the Year by Ring Magazine.


=== Super Flyweight Division ===
=== Super Flyweight ===
Darchinyan returned 3 months later and won the vacant IBO super flyweight title by stopping Filipino veteran [[Federico Catubay]]. Vic decided to outbox and outpunch his larger opponent and finally finished him off in round 12. He voluntarily relinquished the IBO title prior to fighting in an IBF eliminator.
Darchinyan returned 3 months later and stopped Filipino veteran [[Federico Catubay]]. Vic decided to outbox and outpunch his larger opponent and finally finished him off in round 12.


On 2 February 2008, Darchinyan fought [[Z Gorres]] to a controversial split draw at the Waterfront Hotel in [[Cebu City]], [[Philippines]] in an IBF super flyweight eliminator where the winner would challenge the champion [[Dimitri Kirilov]]. The bout began with a knockdown for Darchinyan in the first round, which appeared to be a slip by Gorres when replayed. The crowd was upset with the referee calling the slip a knockdown and began to pelt the ring with bottles of water, coins and other objects. Gorres came back in the second round to floor Darchinyan with a left hand, but Darchinyan beat the count, which again prompted some arena fans to pelt the ring with objects. Gorres was knocked down in the fifth round, but the referee ruled it a slip. A clash of heads in the sixth round opened up a bad gash on Gorres. In the ninth round, Darchinyan connected with a right hand, sending Gorres down for the second time in the fight. Gorres would fall to the canvas on at least three other occasions in the final three rounds, with the referee ruling all of them slips. The final scores were 113-112 for Gorres, 114-112 for Darchinyan, and 113-113 for the draw.<ref>{{cite web
On 2 February 2008, Darchinyan fought [[Z Gorres]] to a controversial split draw at the Waterfront Hotel in [[Cebu City]], [[Philippines]] in an IBF super flyweight eliminator where the winner would challenge the champion [[Dimitri Kirilov]]. The bout began with a knockdown for Darchinyan in the first round, which appeared to be a slip by Gorres when replayed. The crowd was upset with the referee calling the slip a knockdown and began to pelt the ring with bottles of water, coins and other objects. Gorres came back in the second round to floor Darchinyan with a left hand, but Darchinyan beat the count, which again prompted some arena fans to pelt the ring with objects. Gorres was knocked down in the fifth round, but the referee ruled it a slip. A clash of heads in the sixth round opened up a bad gash on Gorres. In the ninth round, Darchinyan connected with a right hand, sending Gorres down for the second time in the fight. Gorres would fall to the canvas on at least three other occasions in the final three rounds, with the referee ruling all of them slips. The final scores were 113-112 for Gorres, 114-112 for Darchinyan, and 113-113 for the draw.<ref>{{cite web
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Despite the draw, Darchinyan earned the right to take on Kirilov for being higher in the ratings and willing to accept the fight.
Despite the draw, Darchinyan earned the right to take on Kirilov for being higher in the ratings and willing to accept the fight.


=== Second world title ===
==== IBF champion ====
6 months later, Darchinyan was back in what most experts called a career-best performance, taking on IBF [[super flyweight]] champion [[Dimitri Kirilov]] at the [[Emerald Queen Casino]] in [[Tacoma]] [[Washington (U.S. state)|Washington]]. Darchinyan dominated from the opening bell and showed an improvement in speed and boxing skill. He eventually caught Kirilov in round 5, dropping him twice enroute to a round KO. Darchinyan was ahead 40-36 on all three judges' scorecards.
6 months later, Darchinyan was back in what most experts called a career-best performance, taking on IBF [[super flyweight]] champion [[Dimitri Kirilov]] at the [[Emerald Queen Casino]] in [[Tacoma]] [[Washington (U.S. state)|Washington]]. Darchinyan dominated from the opening bell and showed an improvement in speed and boxing skill. He eventually caught Kirilov in round 5, dropping him twice enroute to a round KO. Darchinyan was ahead 40-36 on all three judges' scorecards.


=== Super Flyweight Unification & Title Defenses ===
==== Darchinyan vs Mijares Unification ====
On November 1, 2008, Darchinyan fought WBC and WBA super flyweight champion [[Cristian Mijares]] at the [[Home Depot Center]] in [[Carson, California]]. Darchinyan was the aggressor from the outset, getting inside with big punches, including a left uppercut that knocked Mijares down in the first round. With his unorthodox crouching style, Darchinyan seemed to confuse Mijares, who was often content to counterpunch rather than attack.<ref name="R">{{cite web
On November 1, 2008, Darchinyan fought WBC and WBA super flyweight champion [[Cristian Mijares]] at the [[Home Depot Center]] in [[Carson, California]]. Darchinyan was the aggressor from the outset, getting inside with big punches, including a left uppercut that knocked Mijares down in the first round. With his unorthodox crouching style, Darchinyan seemed to confuse Mijares, who was often content to counterpunch rather than attack.<ref name="R">{{cite web
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On February 7, 2009, Darchinyan successfully defended his undisputed WBC/WBA/IBF titles against multiple time champion [[Jorge Arce]], winning by TKO in the 11th round. The early rounds were somewhat competitive, but as each round progressed, Darchinyan asserted his dominance more and more. In the 11th round, the doctor stopped the bout because Arce was severely cut on both eyes.
On February 7, 2009, Darchinyan successfully defended his undisputed WBC/WBA/IBF titles against multiple time champion [[Jorge Arce]], winning by TKO in the 11th round. The early rounds were somewhat competitive, but as each round progressed, Darchinyan asserted his dominance more and more. In the 11th round, the doctor stopped the bout because Arce was severely cut on both eyes.


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===Bantamweight===
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On December 12, 2009, having vacated his IBF belt in an unsuccessful attempt to move up to [[bantamweight]], Darchinyan successfully defended his unified WBC/WBA title against Interim champion [[Tomás Rojas]], winning by KO in the 2nd round. Rojas would go on to capture the WBC belt shortly after Vic vacated it.
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{{Main|Yonnhy Perez vs. Joseph Agbeko II}}
==== IBF title shot ====
While retaining his WBA (Super) and WBC super flyweight belts, Darchinyan vacated his IBF title
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and moved up to [[bantamweight]] to challenge IBF bantamweight champion [[Joseph Agbeko]] in Sunrise, Florida on July 11, 2009. He lost a unanimous decision in a fight he looked almost too overly aggressive in and couldn't seem to cope with the Ghanan's style and repeatedly walked into straight right hands. Agbeko spoiled Darchinyan's goal of winning his third world title in a different division. Two judges scored the bout 114-113 for Agbeko, while the third had it for the Ghanaian Agbeko, 116-111. Despite the defeat at bantamweight, Darchinyan was still recognized as super flyweight champion by both the WBC and WBA.

===Return to super flyweight===
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After his unsuccessful bantamweight title shot, Darchinyan returned to super flyweight to successfully defend his unified WBC and WBA (Super) titles against Interim champion [[Tomás Rojas]], winning by KO in the 2nd round. Rojas would go on to capture the WBC belt shortly after Vic vacated it.


On March 6, 2010, Darchinyan successfully defended his unified WBC/WBA title against [[Rodrigo Guerrero]], winning a unanimous decision. Guerrero would go on to capture the IBF belt in 2011.
On March 6, 2010, Darchinyan successfully defended his unified WBC/WBA title against [[Rodrigo Guerrero]], winning a unanimous decision. Guerrero would go on to capture the IBF belt in 2011.


===Return to bantamweight===
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In May 2010 Darchinyan won a one-sided unanimous decision victory in his adopted land of Australia over Eric Barcelona. Following the win, it was soon announced that Darchinyan would take part in Showtime's four man bantamweight tournament, along with Joseph Agbeko, Abner Mares and IBF bantamweight title holder, Yonnhy Perez. Vic lost in the semi-finals against México's Mares via controversial split decision.<ref>{{cite web | last =Blake| first =Brian O.| title =Showtime Holds Press Conference For Upcoming Bantamweight Tournament | work = | publisher =SportsBettingWorld.com | date =October 4, 2010 | url =http://www.sportsbettingworld.com/home/boxing-betting/showtime-holds-press-conference-for-upcoming-bantamweight-tournament/ | accessdate =October 5, 2010}}</ref>
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{{Main|Yonnhy Perez vs. Joseph Agbeko II}}
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While retaining his WBC and WBA super flyweight belts, Darchinyan vacated his IBF belt in order to move up to bantamweight to fight IBF champion [[Joseph Agbeko]] in Sunrise, Florida on July 11, 2009. He lost a unanimous decision in a fight he looked almost too overly aggressive in and couldn't seem to cope with the Ghanan's style and repeatedly walked into straight right hands. Agbeko spoiled Darchinyan's goal of winning his third world title in a different division. Two judges scored the bout 114-113 for Agbeko, while the third had it for the Ghanaian Agbeko, 116-111. Despite the defeat at bantamweight, Darchinyan was still recognized as super flyweight champion by both the WBC and WBA.

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In May 2010 Darchinyan won the vacant IBO Bantamweight title with a one-sided unanimous decision victory in his adopted land of Australia over Eric Barcelona. Following the win, it was soon announced that Darchinyan would take part in Showtime's four man bantamweight tournament, along with Joseph Agbeko, Abner Mares and IBF Bantamweight champion, Yonnhy Perez. Vic lost in the semi-finals against México's Mares via controversial split decision.<ref>{{cite web | last =Blake| first =Brian O.| title =Showtime Holds Press Conference For Upcoming Bantamweight Tournament | work = | publisher =SportsBettingWorld.com | date =October 4, 2010 | url =http://www.sportsbettingworld.com/home/boxing-betting/showtime-holds-press-conference-for-upcoming-bantamweight-tournament/ | accessdate =October 5, 2010}}</ref>


In the consolation bout, Darchinyan rocked Perez in round one, knocked him down in round two and was in command all the way. Perez had his moments but wasn't able to hold off Darchinyan's aggression. The bout ended when Perez was cut by an accidental headbutt at 1:07 of round five. Scores were 50-44 on all cards. Darchinyan dedicated his victory to the lives lost in the 1915 [[Armenian Genocide]], as well as the Australians that perished in [[Anzac Day]] for the following day. On April 24, one day after his fight, he joined thousands of Armenian Americans on the streets of Los Angeles in a march to commemorate the Genocide. Vic was later honored at the [[Armenian National Committee of America]] Annual Banquet on November 26.<ref>http://asbarez.com/98477/anca-wr-to-honor-vic-darchinyan-at-annual-banquet/</ref> He was rated #1 contender by the WBA shortly after the fight.
In the consolation bout, Darchinyan rocked Perez in round one, knocked him down in round two and was in command all the way. Perez had his moments but wasn't able to hold off Darchinyan's aggression. The bout ended when Perez was cut by an accidental headbutt at 1:07 of round five. Scores were 50-44 on all cards. Darchinyan dedicated his victory to the lives lost in the 1915 [[Armenian Genocide]], as well as the Australians that perished in [[Anzac Day]] for the following day. On April 24, one day after his fight, he joined thousands of Armenian Americans on the streets of Los Angeles in a march to commemorate the Genocide. Vic was later honored at the [[Armenian National Committee of America]] Annual Banquet on November 26.<ref>http://asbarez.com/98477/anca-wr-to-honor-vic-darchinyan-at-annual-banquet/</ref> He was rated #1 contender by the WBA shortly after the fight.
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In September, for a homecoming bout in Armenia, Vic battered tough African contender Evans Mbamba (18-2, 9 KOs) for twelve one-sided rounds (Darchinyan won 120-107 on two cards and 119-107 on the third), maintaining the mandatory WBA #1 position & gaining WBO #1 spot shortly after.
In September, for a homecoming bout in Armenia, Vic battered tough African contender Evans Mbamba (18-2, 9 KOs) for twelve one-sided rounds (Darchinyan won 120-107 on two cards and 119-107 on the third), maintaining the mandatory WBA #1 position & gaining WBO #1 spot shortly after.


==== Second bantamweight title shot====
In a Bantamweight double header (an extension of Showtime's Bantamweight Tournament), Vic faced WBA Super champion [[Anselmo Moreno]] on December 3 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Moreno took adavantage of his longer reach and height by fighting Darchinyan from the outside while ducking and weaving the whole fight. The three judges scored a lopsided unanimous decision win to Moreno.
In a bantamweight double header (an extension of Showtime's Bantamweight Tournament), Vic faced WBA (Super) champion [[Anselmo Moreno]] on December 3 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Moreno took adavantage of his longer reach and height by fighting Darchinyan from the outside while ducking and weaving the whole fight. The three judges scored a lopsided unanimous decision win to Moreno.


== Professional boxing record ==
==Professional boxing record==
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| style="text-align:center;" colspan=8|'''37 Wins''' (27 knockouts, 10 decisions), '''4 Losses''' (1 knockout, 3 decisions), '''1 Draw'''<ref>[http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=42089&cat=boxer Vic Darchinyan's Professional Boxing Record – BoxRec.com]</ref>
| style="text-align:center;" colspan=8|'''37 Wins''' (27 knockouts, 10 decisions), '''4 Losses''' (1 knockout, 3 decisions), '''1 Draw'''<ref>[http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=42089&cat=boxer<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
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|2011-12-03
|2011-12-03
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Honda Center]], [[Anaheim]], [[California]], [[United States]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Honda Center, Anaheim, California, United States
|align=left|{{small|For [[World Boxing Association|WBA (Super)]] [[Bantamweight]] title. Darchinyan deducted 1 point in round 4 for throwing opponent to ground.}}
|align=left| {{small|For [[World Boxing Association|WBA (Super)]] bantamweight title.}}
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|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
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|2011-09-03
|2011-09-03
|align=left|{{flagicon|Armenia}} [[Karen Demirchyan Complex]], [[Yerevan]], [[Armenia]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|Armenia}} [[Karen Demirchyan Complex]], [[Yerevan]], [[Armenia]]
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|align=left|{{small|Retained [[International Boxing Organization|IBO]] [[Bantamweight]] title. Mbamba down once in the first round. Darchinyan's first fight in his native Armenia.}}
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|{{yes2}}Win
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|5 {{small|(12)}}
|2011-04-23
|2011-04-23
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Nokia Theatre L.A. Live|Nokia Theater]], [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], [[United States]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Nokia Theater, Los Angeles, California, United States
⚫
|align=left| {{small|}}
|align=left|{{small|Won vacant [[International Boxing Organization|IBO]] [[Bantamweight]] title. Perez down in round two, fight stopped due to a Perez cut from an accidental headbutt.}}
|-align=center
|-align=center
|{{no2}}Loss
|{{no2}}Loss
|35-3-1
|35-3-1
|align=left|{{flagicon|MEX}} [[Abner Mares]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|MEX}} [[Abner Mares]]
|SD
|[[Yonnhy Perez vs. Joseph Agbeko II|SD]]
|12
|12
|2010-12-11
|2010-12-11
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Emerald Queen Casino]], [[Tacoma, Washington]], [[United States]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, United States
|align=left|{{small|Lost [[International Boxing Organization|IBO]] [[Bantamweight]] title. For vacant [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] Silver [[Bantamweight]] title. Mares down once in the second and deducted a point in the fourth round; Darchinyan down once in round seven.}}
|align=left|{{small|For vacant [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] Silver bantamweight title.}}
|-align=center
|-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
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|12
|12
|2010-05-20
|2010-05-20
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Leagues Club, [[Parramatta, New South Wales|Parramatta]], [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Leagues Club, Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia
⚫
|align=left|{{small|}}
|align=left|{{small|Won vacant [[International Boxing Organization|IBO]] [[Bantamweight]] title. Barcelona down twice in 5th, once in 11th and deducted a point in each of the 6th and 12th.}}
|-align=center
|-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
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|12
|12
|2010-03-06
|2010-03-06
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Agua Caliente Casino]], [[Rancho Mirage, California|Rancho Mirage]], [[California]], [[United States]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Agua Caliente Casino, Rancho Mirage, California, United States
|align=left|{{small|Retained [[World Boxing Association|WBA]] & [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] [[Super Flyweight]] titles.}}
|align=left| {{small|Retained [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] & [[World Boxing Association|WBA (Super)]] super flyweight titles.}}
|-align=center
|-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
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|2 {{small|(12)}}
|2 {{small|(12)}}
|2009-12-12
|2009-12-12
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Agua Caliente Casino]], [[Rancho Mirage]], [[California]], [[United States]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Agua Caliente Casino, Rancho Mirage, California, United States
|align=left|{{small|Retained [[World Boxing Association|WBA]] & [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] [[Super Flyweight]] titles.}}
|align=left| {{small|Retained [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] & [[World Boxing Association|WBA (Super)]] super flyweight titles.}}
|-align=center
|-align=center
|{{no2}}Loss
|{{no2}}Loss
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|12
|12
|2009-07-11
|2009-07-11
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[BankAtlantic Center]], [[Sunrise, Florida|Sunrise]], [[Florida]], [[United States]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} BankAtlantic Center, Sunrise, Florida, United States
|align=left|{{small|For [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] [[Bantamweight]] title.}}
|align=left| {{small|For [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] [[bantamweight]] title.}}
|-align=center
|-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
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|11 {{small|(12)}}
|11 {{small|(12)}}
|2009-02-07
|2009-02-07
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Honda Center]], [[Anaheim, California|Anaheim]], [[California]], [[United States]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Honda Center, Anaheim, California, United States
|align=left|{{small|Retained [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]], [[World Boxing Association|WBA]] & [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] [[Super Flyweight]] titles. Doctor stopped the fight at end of 11th on cuts to both of Arce's eyes.}}
|align=left| {{small|Retained [[World Boxing Council|WBC]], [[World Boxing Association|WBA (Super)]], & [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] super flyweight titles.}}
|-align=center
|-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
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|9 {{small|(12)}}
|9 {{small|(12)}}
|2008-11-01
|2008-11-01
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Home Depot Center]], [[Carson, California|Carson]], [[California]], [[United States]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Home Depot Center, Carson, California, United States
|align=left|{{small|Retained [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] & won [[World Boxing Association|WBA]] & [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] [[Super Flyweight]] titles.}}
|align=left| {{small|Retained [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]], & won [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] & [[World Boxing Association|WBA (Super)]] super flyweight titles.}}
|-align=center
|-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
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|5 {{small|(12)}}
|5 {{small|(12)}}
|2008-08-02
|2008-08-02
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Emerald Queen Casino]], [[Tacoma, Washington|Tacoma]], [[Washington (state)|Washington]], [[United States]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, United States
|align=left|{{small|Won [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] [[Super Flyweight]] title.}}
|align=left| {{small|Won [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] super flyweight title.}}
|-align=center
|-align=center
|style="background:#abcdef;"|Draw
|style="background:#abcdef;"|Draw
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|12
|12
|2008-02-02
|2008-02-02
|align=left|{{flagicon|Philippines}} Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Barangay Lahug, [[Cebu City]], [[Philippines]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|Philippines}} Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Barangay Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines
|align=left| {{small|IBF super flyweight title eliminator.}}
|align=left|{{small|[[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] [[Super Flyweight]] Title Eliminator ([[International Boxing Organization|IBO]] title vacated by Vic shortly before).}}
|-align=center
|-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
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|12 {{small|(12)}}
|12 {{small|(12)}}
|2007-10-20
|2007-10-20
|align=left|{{flagicon|Australia}} Auburn RSL Club, [[Auburn, New South Wales|Auburn]], [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|Australia}} Auburn RSL Club, Auburn, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
|align=left|{{small|Won vacant [[International Boxing Organization|IBO]] [[Super Flyweight]] title & vacant [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] Australasian [[Super Flyweight]] title. Catubay down in round 7 & 11.}}
|align=left| {{small|Won vacant IBF Australasian [[super flyweight]] title.}}
|-align=center
|-align=center
|{{no2}}Loss
|{{no2}}Loss
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|5 {{small|(12)}}
|5 {{small|(12)}}
|2007-07-07
|2007-07-07
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Harbour Yard Arena, [[Bridgeport, Connecticut|Bridgeport]], [[Connecticut]], [[United States]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Harbour Yard Arena, Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
|align=left|{{small|Lost [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] & [[International Boxing Organization|IBO]] [[Flyweight]] titles.}}
|align=left| {{small|Lost [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] flyweight title.}}
|-align=center
|-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
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|12 {{small|(12)}}
|12 {{small|(12)}}
|2007-03-03
|2007-03-03
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Home Depot Center]], [[Carson, California|Carson]], [[California]], [[United States]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Home Depot Center, Carson, California, United States
|align=left|{{small|Retained [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] & [[International Boxing Organization|IBO]] [[Flyweight]] titles. Burgos down in round 2.}}
|align=left| {{small|Retained [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] flyweight title.}}
|-align=center
|-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
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|6 {{small|(12)}}
|6 {{small|(12)}}
|2006-10-07
|2006-10-07
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino]], [[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]], [[United States]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|align=left|{{small|Retained [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] & [[International Boxing Organization|IBO]] [[Flyweight]] titles.}}
|align=left| {{small|Retained [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] flyweight title.}}
|-align=center
|-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
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|8 {{small|(12)}}
|8 {{small|(12)}}
|2006-06-03
|2006-06-03
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Thomas & Mack Center]], [[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]], [[United States]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|align=left|{{small|Retained [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] & [[International Boxing Organization|IBO]] [[Flyweight]] titles.}}
|align=left| {{small|Retained [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] flyweight title.}}
|-align=center
|-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
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|8 {{small|(12)}}
|8 {{small|(12)}}
|2006-03-03
|2006-03-03
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Chumash Casino, [[Santa Ynez, California|Santa Ynez]], [[California]], [[United States]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, California, United States
|align=left|{{small|Retained [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] & [[International Boxing Organization|IBO]] [[Flyweight]] titles.}}
|align=left| {{small|Retained [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] flyweight title.}}
|-align=center
|-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
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|5 {{small|(12)}}
|5 {{small|(12)}}
|2005-08-24
|2005-08-24
|align=left|{{flagicon|Australia}} Entertainment Centre, [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|Australia}} Entertainment Centre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
|align=left|{{small|Retained [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] & [[International Boxing Organization|IBO]] [[Flyweight]] titles.}}
|align=left| {{small|Retained [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] flyweight title.}}
|-align=center
|-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
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|8 {{small|(12)}}
|8 {{small|(12)}}
|2005-03-27
|2005-03-27
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} [[State Sports Centre]], [[Homebush Bay]], [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} State Sports Centre, Homebush Bay, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
|align=left|{{small|Retained [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] & won [[International Boxing Organization|IBO]] [[Flyweight]] titles.}}
|align=left| {{small|Retained [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] flyweight title.}}
|-align=center
|-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
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|11 {{small|(12)}}
|11 {{small|(12)}}
|2004-12-16
|2004-12-16
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood|Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino]], [[Hollywood]], [[Florida]], [[United States]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, United States
|align=left|{{small|Won [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] [[Flyweight]] title.}}
|align=left| {{small|Won [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] flyweight title.}}
|-align=center
|-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
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|2 {{small|(8)}}
|2 {{small|(8)}}
|2004-04-16
|2004-04-16
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Basketball Stadium, [[Dandenong, Victoria|Dandenong]], [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], [[Australia]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Basketball Stadium, Dandenong, Victoria, Australia
|
⚫
|align=left|
|-align=center
|-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
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|5 {{small|(12)}}
|5 {{small|(12)}}
|2003-12-12
|2003-12-12
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Badgery's Pavilion, [[Homebush Bay]], [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Badgery's Pavilion, Homebush Bay, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
|align=left|{{small|[[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] [[Flyweight]] Title Eliminator.}}
|align=left| {{small|IBF flyweight title eliminator.}}
|-align=center
|-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
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|11 {{small|(10)}}
|11 {{small|(10)}}
|2003-10-03
|2003-10-03
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Badgery's Pavilion, [[Homebush Bay]], [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Badgery's Pavilion, Homebush Bay, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
|
⚫
|align=left|
|-align=center
|-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
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|10
|10
|2003-08-08
|2003-08-08
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Panthers World of Entertainment, [[Penrith, New South Wales|Penrith]], [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Panthers World of Entertainment, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
|
⚫
|align=left|
|-align=center
|-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
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|4 {{small|(12)}}
|4 {{small|(12)}}
|2003-06-13
|2003-06-13
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Auburn RSL Club, [[Auburn, New South Wales|Auburn]], [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Auburn RSL Club, Auburn, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
|align=left|{{small|Retained [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] Pan Pacific [[Flyweight]] title.}}
|align=left| {{small|Retained IBF Pan Pacific flyweight title.}}
|-align=center
|-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
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|8 {{small|(12)}}
|8 {{small|(12)}}
|2003-04-11
|2003-04-11
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Panthers World of Entertainment, [[Penrith, New South Wales|Penrith]], [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Panthers World of Entertainment, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
|align=left|{{small|Retained [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] Pan Pacific [[Flyweight]] title. Bout stopped because of an accidental head clash.}}
|align=left|{{small|Retained IBF Pan Pacific flyweight title.}}
|-align=center
|-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
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|3 {{small|(12)}}
|3 {{small|(12)}}
|2002-12-13
|2002-12-13
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} [[Rosehill Gardens Racecourse]], [[Rosehill, New South Wales|Rosehill]], [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Rosehill Gardens Racecourse, Rosehill, New South Wales, Australia
|align=left|{{small|Retained [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] Pan Pacific [[Flyweight]] title.}}
|align=left|{{small|Retained IBF Pan Pacific flyweight title.}}
|-align=center
|-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
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|3 {{small|(8)}}
|3 {{small|(8)}}
|2002-11-09
|2002-11-09
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} [[Challenge Stadium]], [[Perth, Western Australia|Perth]], [[Western Australia]], [[Australia]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Challenge Stadium, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
|
|align=left|
|-align=center
|-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
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|4 {{small|(?)}}
|4 {{small|(?)}}
|2002-10-25
|2002-10-25
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} [[Star City Casino]], [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Star City Casino, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
|
|align=left|
|-align=center
|-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
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|4 {{small|(12)}}
|4 {{small|(12)}}
|2002-08-02
|2002-08-02
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Le Montage Function Centre, [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Le Montage Function Centre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
|align=left|{{small|Won vacant [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] Pan Pacific [[Flyweight]] title.}}
|align=left|{{small|Won vacant IBF Pan Pacific flyweight title.}}
|-align=center
|-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|11–0
|11–0
|align=left|{{flagicon|Fiji}} Farzan Ali Jr.
|align=left|{{flagicon|Fiji}} Junior Farzan Ali
|TKO
|TKO
|6 {{small|(12)}}
|6 {{small|(12)}}
|2002-06-14
|2002-06-14
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} [[Enmore Theatre]], [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Enmore Theatre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
|align=left|{{small|Corner retirement. Won Oceanic Boxing Association [[Bantamweight]] title.}}
|align=left|{{small|Won Oceanic Boxing Association [[Bantamweight]] title.}}
|-align=center
|-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|10–0
|10–0
|align=left|{{flagicon|Thailand}} Prasob Nookliang
|align=left| {{flagicon|Thailand}} Prasob Nookliang
|KO
|KO
|2 {{small|(8)}}
|2 {{small|(8)}}
|2002-04-19
|2002-04-19
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} La Montage Function Centre, [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} La Montage Function Centre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
|
|align=left|
|-align=center
|-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
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|3 {{small|(8)}}
|3 {{small|(8)}}
|2002-02-08
|2002-02-08
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Le Montage Function Centre, [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Le Montage Function Centre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
|
|align=left|
|-align=center
|-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
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|3 {{small|(8)}}
|3 {{small|(8)}}
|2001-11-16
|2001-11-16
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Nineveh Sports Club, [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Nineveh Sports Club, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
|
|align=left|
|-align=center
|-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
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|7 {{small|(10)}}
|7 {{small|(10)}}
|2001-10-18
|2001-10-18
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} [[Star City Casino]], [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Star City Casino, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
|align=left|{{small|Won vacant Australian [[Flyweight]] title.}}
|align=left|{{small|Won vacant Australian [[flyweight]] title.}}
|-align=center
|-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|6–0
|6–0
|align=left|{{flagicon|Thailand}} Prasob Nookliang
|align=left| {{flagicon|Thailand}} Prasob Nookliang
|TKO
|TKO
|6 {{small|(8)}}
|6 {{small|(8)}}
|2001-08-31
|2001-08-31
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Eastern Suburbs Rugby League Club, [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Eastern Suburbs Rugby League Club, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
|
|align=left|
|-align=center
|-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
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|3 {{small|(?)}}
|3 {{small|(?)}}
|2001-08-03
|2001-08-03
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Bellevue Function Centre, [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Bellevue Function Centre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
|
|align=left|
|-align=center
|-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
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|6 {{small|(6)}}
|6 {{small|(6)}}
|2001-06-29
|2001-06-29
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Bellevue Function Centre, [[Bankstown]], [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Bellevue Function Centre, Bankstown, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
|
|align=left|
|-align=center
|-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
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|2 {{small|(6)}}
|2 {{small|(6)}}
|2001-04-20
|2001-04-20
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Le Montage Function Centre, [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Le Montage Function Centre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
|
|align=left|
|-align=center
|-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
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|4 {{small|(4)}}
|4 {{small|(4)}}
|2001-02-09
|2001-02-09
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Le Montage Events Centre, [[Leichhardt, New South Wales|Leichhardt]], [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Le Montage Events Centre, Leichhardt, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
|
|align=left|
|-align=center
|-align=center
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
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|6 {{small|(6)}}
|6 {{small|(6)}}
|2000-11-03
|2000-11-03
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} [[Star City Casino]], [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Star City Casino, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
|align=left|{{small|Darchinyan's professional debut.}}
|align=left|{{small|Professional debut.}}
{{s-end}}
{{s-end}}


== Titles in boxing ==
==Titles in boxing==
''Major World Titles:''
''Major World Titles:''
*[[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] [[List of IBF world champions#Flyweight|Flyweight World Champion]] ''(112&nbsp;lbs)''
*[[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] [[List of IBF world champions#Flyweight|flyweight title]] ''(112&nbsp;lbs)''
*[[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] [[List of IBF world champions#Super Flyweight|Super Flyweight World Champion]] ''(115&nbsp;lbs)''
*[[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] [[List of IBF world champions#Super Flyweight|super flyweight title]] ''(115&nbsp;lbs)''
*[[World Boxing Association|WBA]] [[List of WBA world champions#Super Flyweight|Super Flyweight World Champion]] ''(115&nbsp;lbs)''
*[[World Boxing Association|WBA (Super)]] [[List of WBA world champions#Super Flyweight|super flyweight title]] ''(115&nbsp;lbs)''
*[[World Boxing Council|WBC]] [[List of WBC world champions#Super Flyweight|Super Flyweight World Champion]] ''(115&nbsp;lbs)''
*[[World Boxing Council|WBC]] [[List of WBC world champions#Super Flyweight|super flyweight title]] ''(115&nbsp;lbs)''


''Minor World Titles:''
''Minor World Titles:''
*[[International Boxing Organization|IBO]] [[List of IBO world champions#Flyweight|Flyweight World Champion]] ''(112&nbsp;lbs)''
*[[International Boxing Organization|IBO]] [[List of IBO world champions#Flyweight|flyweight title]] ''(112&nbsp;lbs)''
*[[International Boxing Organization|IBO]] [[List of IBO world champions#Super Flyweight|Super Flyweight World Champion]] ''(115&nbsp;lbs)''
*[[International Boxing Organization|IBO]] [[List of IBO world champions#Super Flyweight|super flyweight title]] ''(115&nbsp;lbs)''
*2x [[International Boxing Organization|IBO]] [[List of IBO world champions#Bantamweight|Bantamweight World Champion]] ''(118&nbsp;lbs)''
*2x [[International Boxing Organization|IBO]] [[List of IBO world champions#Bantamweight|bantamweight title]] ''(118&nbsp;lbs)''


''Regional/International Titles:''
''Regional/International Titles:''
*Australian Flyweight Champion ''(112&nbsp;lbs)''
*Australian flyweight title ''(112&nbsp;lbs)''
*Oceanic Boxing Association Bantamweight Champion ''(118&nbsp;lbs)''
*Oceanic Boxing Association bantamweight title ''(118&nbsp;lbs)''
*[[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] Pan Pacific Flyweight Champion ''(112&nbsp;lbs)''
*[[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] Pan Pacific flyweight title ''(112&nbsp;lbs)''
*[[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] Australasian Super Flyweight Champion ''(115&nbsp;lbs)''
*[[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] Australasian super flyweight title ''(115&nbsp;lbs)''


== Awards ==
==Awards==
On September 21, 2008, Darchinyan and fellow boxer [[Arthur Abraham]] were honored by Armenian President [[Serge Sargsyan]] during a 20th anniversary celebration of the nation's independence. Both men were awarded with medals "For the great services for Armenia" of the first degree.<ref>http://www.boxingscene.com/arthur-abraham-vic-darchinyan-honored-armenia--44016</ref>
On September 21, 2008, Darchinyan and fellow boxer [[Arthur Abraham]] were honored by Armenian President [[Serge Sargsyan]] during a 20th anniversary celebration of the nation's independence. Both men were awarded with medals "For the great services for Armenia" of the first degree.<ref>http://www.boxingscene.com/arthur-abraham-vic-darchinyan-honored-armenia--44016</ref>


== See also ==
==See also==
*[[List of flyweight boxing champions]]
*[[List of flyweight boxing champions]]
*[[List of super flyweight boxing champions]]
*[[List of super flyweight boxing champions]]
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Vic "The Raging Bull" Darchinyan
Born (1976-01-07) 7 January 1976 (age 48)
Vanadzor, Armenian SSR USSR
NationalityArmenia Armenian
Australia Australian
Other namesThe Raging Bull
Statistics
Weight(s)Flyweight
Super Flyweight
Bantamweight
Height5 ft 5½ in (166 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights42
Wins37
Wins by KO27
Losses4
Draws1
No contests0 Official site
Vic Darchinyan
Medal record
Men’s Boxing
Representing  Armenia
European Amateur Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1998 Minsk Flyweight
Goodwill Games
Bronze medal – third place 1998 New York Flyweight

Vakhtang "Vic" Darchinyan (Armenian: Վախթանգ Դարչինյան; born 7 January 1976 in Vanadzor, Armenia) is an Armenian professional boxer. He is the former IBF flyweight champion and the former WBC, WBA (Super), & IBF super flyweight champion.

He is a southpaw boxer who is trained by Angelo Hyder. He was previously trained by former three-division world champion, Jeff Fenech, in Sydney and briefly by Billy Hussein.

On December 16, 2004, Vic Darchinyan became the first ethnic Armenian to capture a world title when he defeated the previously unbeaten and defending IBF flyweight champion, Irene Pacheco of Colombia, by 11th round TKO.

Personal life

Darchinyan was born on January, 7 1976, in Vanadzor, Armenia. His father was an Olympic wrestling coach for Armenia. Vic has a sister named Liana.[1]

Darchinyan and his wife Olga, an English teacher, met near an Opera House in Sydney in 2001 when Vic was invited to fight for Australia. They got married a year later. In 2007, the couple had a son named Ruben.[2] Ruben's name can sometimes be seen on Vic's boxing trunks.

Amateur career

Vic began boxing at the age of 8 within the community of Vanadzor, where boxing was very popular. He was trained by the experienced Vazgen Badalyan.[3] Darchinyan's amateur career record was 158-18 with 105 knockouts.[4] Vic fought in many different countries and participated for Armenia in the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. He went to the third round in the 112 lb division before losing against Bulat Jumadilov of Kazakhstan. Darchinyan moved to Australia after competing in the Olympics and eventually became an Australian citizen on July 7, 2004. Darchinyan turned pro at the age of 24 on November 3, 2000.

Olympic Results

Professional career

Vic was promoted by HyeFighters early in his professional career. From November 2000 to December 2004, Vic built up a record of 21-0 (16 ko's) and captured the Australian, Oceanic & Pan Pacific titles. After knocking out former 2-division world champion Wandee Singwancha in an IBF eliminator, he earned the IBF #1 mandatory ranking.

Flyweight

IBF flyweight title

He won his IBF title on 16 December 2004 in his first fight in the United States, beating respected champion Irene Pacheco of Colombia, via 11th round technical knock-out (Pacheco had held the title for over 5 years).
Returning to Australia, his first title defense was against long time contender Mzukisi Sikali, in a crowd-pleasing brawl. By the 8th round, Sikali took a combination body & head shots and turned away in a 'No Mas' fashion, prompting referee Pete Podgorski to step in and wave it off.
Attempting to secure a fight in the USA, Vic took a stay-busy fight defending his title against fringe contender Jair Jimenez, whom he floored him in round 4. The referee stopped fight in the 5th after Jimenez started to walk away from the fight.
Returning to the USA headlining on ShoBox: The New Generation, his third title defense was against Filipino contender Diosdado Gabi. Vic knocked him out with a single straight left in the 8th round.
Three months later, returning to Showtime after the hotly contested Jose Luis Castillo Vs Diego Corrales rubber match fell through, Vic's defense against then-undefeated Mexican contender Luis Maldonado was moved to the main event. He stopped the tough Mexican in the 8th round.
In his fifth title defense, Vic faced Glenn Donaire. Glenn gave up after Vic broke his jaw in the 6th round; beating him by technical decision.
In his sixth title defense, Darchinyan faced former Light Flyweight world champion Victor Burgos and stopped him in the 12th round. Victor later underwent surgery to remove a blood clot from his brain. Burgos was put into a medically induced coma and made a full recovery. However, he was not able to fight again.
In 2007, Darchinyan suffered his first defeat from Nonito Donaire, brother of Glenn Donaire, in a title bout via TKO. Darchinyan was caught with a left hook which floored him, in an exchange with Donaire in the fifth round. Darchinyan managed to get up but immediately fell on the ropes and the referee stopped the fight. Darchinyan lost the IBF flyweight title to Donaire. The match was eventually awarded Knockout of the Year and Upset of the Year by Ring Magazine.

Super Flyweight

Darchinyan returned 3 months later and stopped Filipino veteran Federico Catubay. Vic decided to outbox and outpunch his larger opponent and finally finished him off in round 12.

On 2 February 2008, Darchinyan fought Z Gorres to a controversial split draw at the Waterfront Hotel in Cebu City, Philippines in an IBF super flyweight eliminator where the winner would challenge the champion Dimitri Kirilov. The bout began with a knockdown for Darchinyan in the first round, which appeared to be a slip by Gorres when replayed. The crowd was upset with the referee calling the slip a knockdown and began to pelt the ring with bottles of water, coins and other objects. Gorres came back in the second round to floor Darchinyan with a left hand, but Darchinyan beat the count, which again prompted some arena fans to pelt the ring with objects. Gorres was knocked down in the fifth round, but the referee ruled it a slip. A clash of heads in the sixth round opened up a bad gash on Gorres. In the ninth round, Darchinyan connected with a right hand, sending Gorres down for the second time in the fight. Gorres would fall to the canvas on at least three other occasions in the final three rounds, with the referee ruling all of them slips. The final scores were 113-112 for Gorres, 114-112 for Darchinyan, and 113-113 for the draw.[5] Darchinyan's promoter, Gary Shaw, filed an official protest with the IBF over the officiating of the bout.[6]

Despite the draw, Darchinyan earned the right to take on Kirilov for being higher in the ratings and willing to accept the fight.

IBF champion

6 months later, Darchinyan was back in what most experts called a career-best performance, taking on IBF super flyweight champion Dimitri Kirilov at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma Washington. Darchinyan dominated from the opening bell and showed an improvement in speed and boxing skill. He eventually caught Kirilov in round 5, dropping him twice enroute to a round KO. Darchinyan was ahead 40-36 on all three judges' scorecards.

Darchinyan vs Mijares Unification

On November 1, 2008, Darchinyan fought WBC and WBA super flyweight champion Cristian Mijares at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. Darchinyan was the aggressor from the outset, getting inside with big punches, including a left uppercut that knocked Mijares down in the first round. With his unorthodox crouching style, Darchinyan seemed to confuse Mijares, who was often content to counterpunch rather than attack.[7] Mijares connected with just one combination the entire fight, that during a brief span of the fifth round. Darchinyan, however, was unhurt and unfazed. In the ninth round, Darchinyan caught Mijares with a right hand. Then as Mijares backed away, Darchinyan lunged and landed a straight left hand that knocked out Mijares.[8] Darchinyan became the first man in history to unify the titles in the weight class.[9] With the victory, Darchinyan matched Kostya Tszyu's accomplishment as the only 2 Australians to capture undisputed world championships.

On February 7, 2009, Darchinyan successfully defended his undisputed WBC/WBA/IBF titles against multiple time champion Jorge Arce, winning by TKO in the 11th round. The early rounds were somewhat competitive, but as each round progressed, Darchinyan asserted his dominance more and more. In the 11th round, the doctor stopped the bout because Arce was severely cut on both eyes.

Bantamweight

Main article: Yonnhy Perez vs. Joseph Agbeko II

IBF title shot

While retaining his WBA (Super) and WBC super flyweight belts, Darchinyan vacated his IBF title and moved up to bantamweight to challenge IBF bantamweight champion Joseph Agbeko in Sunrise, Florida on July 11, 2009. He lost a unanimous decision in a fight he looked almost too overly aggressive in and couldn't seem to cope with the Ghanan's style and repeatedly walked into straight right hands. Agbeko spoiled Darchinyan's goal of winning his third world title in a different division. Two judges scored the bout 114-113 for Agbeko, while the third had it for the Ghanaian Agbeko, 116-111. Despite the defeat at bantamweight, Darchinyan was still recognized as super flyweight champion by both the WBC and WBA.

Return to super flyweight

After his unsuccessful bantamweight title shot, Darchinyan returned to super flyweight to successfully defend his unified WBC and WBA (Super) titles against Interim champion Tomás Rojas, winning by KO in the 2nd round. Rojas would go on to capture the WBC belt shortly after Vic vacated it.

On March 6, 2010, Darchinyan successfully defended his unified WBC/WBA title against Rodrigo Guerrero, winning a unanimous decision. Guerrero would go on to capture the IBF belt in 2011.

Return to bantamweight

In May 2010 Darchinyan won a one-sided unanimous decision victory in his adopted land of Australia over Eric Barcelona. Following the win, it was soon announced that Darchinyan would take part in Showtime's four man bantamweight tournament, along with Joseph Agbeko, Abner Mares and IBF bantamweight title holder, Yonnhy Perez. Vic lost in the semi-finals against México's Mares via controversial split decision.[10]

In the consolation bout, Darchinyan rocked Perez in round one, knocked him down in round two and was in command all the way. Perez had his moments but wasn't able to hold off Darchinyan's aggression. The bout ended when Perez was cut by an accidental headbutt at 1:07 of round five. Scores were 50-44 on all cards. Darchinyan dedicated his victory to the lives lost in the 1915 Armenian Genocide, as well as the Australians that perished in Anzac Day for the following day. On April 24, one day after his fight, he joined thousands of Armenian Americans on the streets of Los Angeles in a march to commemorate the Genocide. Vic was later honored at the Armenian National Committee of America Annual Banquet on November 26.[11] He was rated #1 contender by the WBA shortly after the fight.

In September, for a homecoming bout in Armenia, Vic battered tough African contender Evans Mbamba (18-2, 9 KOs) for twelve one-sided rounds (Darchinyan won 120-107 on two cards and 119-107 on the third), maintaining the mandatory WBA #1 position & gaining WBO #1 spot shortly after.

Second bantamweight title shot

In a bantamweight double header (an extension of Showtime's Bantamweight Tournament), Vic faced WBA (Super) champion Anselmo Moreno on December 3 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Moreno took adavantage of his longer reach and height by fighting Darchinyan from the outside while ducking and weaving the whole fight. The three judges scored a lopsided unanimous decision win to Moreno.

Professional boxing record

37 Wins (27 knockouts, 10 decisions), 4 Losses (1 knockout, 3 decisions), 1 Draw[12]
Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Loss 37-4-1 Panama Anselmo Moreno UD (12) 2011-12-03 United States Honda Center, Anaheim, California, United States For WBA (Super) bantamweight title.
Win 37-3-1 South Africa Evans Mbamba UD 12 2011-09-03 Armenia Karen Demirchyan Complex, Yerevan, Armenia
Win 36-3-1 Colombia Yonnhy Pérez TD 5 (12) 2011-04-23 United States Nokia Theater, Los Angeles, California, United States
Loss 35-3-1 Mexico Abner Mares SD 12 2010-12-11 United States Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, United States For vacant WBC Silver bantamweight title.
Win 35-2-1 Philippines Eric Barcelona UD 12 2010-05-20 Australia Leagues Club, Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia
Win 34-2-1 Mexico Rodrigo Guerrero UD 12 2010-03-06 United States Agua Caliente Casino, Rancho Mirage, California, United States Retained WBC & WBA (Super) super flyweight titles.
Win 33-2-1 Mexico Tomás Rojas KO 2 (12) 2009-12-12 United States Agua Caliente Casino, Rancho Mirage, California, United States Retained WBC & WBA (Super) super flyweight titles.
Loss 32-2-1 Ghana Joseph Agbeko UD 12 2009-07-11 United States BankAtlantic Center, Sunrise, Florida, United States For IBF bantamweight title.
Win 32-1-1 Mexico Jorge Arce RTD 11 (12) 2009-02-07 United States Honda Center, Anaheim, California, United States Retained WBC, WBA (Super), & IBF super flyweight titles.
Win 31-1-1 Mexico Cristian Mijares KO 9 (12) 2008-11-01 United States Home Depot Center, Carson, California, United States Retained IBF, & won WBC & WBA (Super) super flyweight titles.
Win 30-1-1 Russia Dimitri Kirilov KO 5 (12) 2008-08-02 United States Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, United States Won IBF super flyweight title.
Draw 29-1-1 Philippines Z Gorres SD 12 2008-02-02 Philippines Cebu City Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Barangay Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines IBF super flyweight title eliminator.
Win 29–1 Philippines Federico Catubay TKO 12 (12) 2007-10-20 Australia Auburn RSL Club, Auburn, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Won vacant IBF Australasian super flyweight title.
Loss 28–1 Philippines Nonito Donaire TKO 5 (12) 2007-07-07 United States Harbour Yard Arena, Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States Lost IBF flyweight title.
Win 28–0 Mexico Victor Burgos TKO 12 (12) 2007-03-03 United States Home Depot Center, Carson, California, United States Retained IBF flyweight title.
Win 27–0 Philippines Glenn Donaire TD 6 (12) 2006-10-07 United States Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Retained IBF flyweight title.
Win 26–0 Mexico Luis Maldonado TKO 8 (12) 2006-06-03 United States Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Retained IBF flyweight title.
Win 25–0 Philippines Diosdado Gabi TKO 8 (12) 2006-03-03 United States Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, California, United States Retained IBF flyweight title.
Win 24–0 Colombia Jair Jimenez TKO 5 (12) 2005-08-24 Australia Entertainment Centre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Retained IBF flyweight title.
Win 23–0 South Africa Mzukisi Sikali TKO 8 (12) 2005-03-27 Australia State Sports Centre, Homebush Bay, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Retained IBF flyweight title.
Win 22–0 Colombia Irene Pacheco TKO 11 (12) 2004-12-16 United States Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, United States Won IBF flyweight title.
Win 21–0 Indonesia Falazona Fidal TKO 2 (8) 2004-04-16 Australia Basketball Stadium, Dandenong, Victoria, Australia
Win 20–0 Thailand Wandee Singwancha KO 5 (12) 2003-12-12 Australia Badgery's Pavilion, Homebush Bay, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia IBF flyweight title eliminator.
Win 19–0 Indonesia Dozer Tobing KO 11 (10) 2003-10-03 Australia Badgery's Pavilion, Homebush Bay, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Win 18–0 Mexico Alejandro Felix Montiel UD 10 2003-08-08 Australia Panthers World of Entertainment, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
Win 17–0 Thailand Wandee Singwancha TKO 4 (12) 2003-06-13 Australia Auburn RSL Club, Auburn, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Retained IBF Pan Pacific flyweight title.
Win 16–0 Argentina Raul Eliseo Medina TD 8 (12) 2003-04-11 Australia Panthers World of Entertainment, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia Retained IBF Pan Pacific flyweight title.
Win 15–0 Thailand Phises Vor Surapol TKO 3 (12) 2002-12-13 Australia Rosehill Gardens Racecourse, Rosehill, New South Wales, Australia Retained IBF Pan Pacific flyweight title.
Win 14–0 Indonesia Albert Resley TKO 3 (8) 2002-11-09 Australia Challenge Stadium, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Win 13–0 Indonesia Hamadani Tomagola KO 4 (?) 2002-10-25 Australia Star City Casino, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Win 12–0 Thailand Panomdej Ohyuthanakorn TKO 4 (12) 2002-08-02 Australia Le Montage Function Centre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Won vacant IBF Pan Pacific flyweight title.
Win 11–0 Fiji Junior Farzan Ali TKO 6 (12) 2002-06-14 Australia Enmore Theatre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Won Oceanic Boxing Association Bantamweight title.
Win 10–0 Thailand Prasob Nookliang KO 2 (8) 2002-04-19 Australia La Montage Function Centre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Win 9–0 Thailand Win Nationman TKO 3 (8) 2002-02-08 Australia Le Montage Function Centre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Win 8–0 Thailand Puna Eminent KO 3 (8) 2001-11-16 Australia Nineveh Sports Club, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Win 7–0 Uganda Sande Kizito TKO 7 (10) 2001-10-18 Australia Star City Casino, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Won vacant Australian flyweight title.
Win 6–0 Thailand Prasob Nookliang TKO 6 (8) 2001-08-31 Australia Eastern Suburbs Rugby League Club, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Win 5–0 Australia David Picknell KO 3 (?) 2001-08-03 Australia Bellevue Function Centre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Win 4–0 Uganda Sande Kizito PTS 6 (6) 2001-06-29 Australia Bellevue Function Centre, Bankstown, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Win 3–0 Philippines Selvio Glinoco TKO 2 (6) 2001-04-20 Australia Le Montage Function Centre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Win 2–0 Australia Hichem Blida PTS 4 (4) 2001-02-09 Australia Le Montage Events Centre, Leichhardt, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Win 1–0 Uganda Sande Kizito PTS 6 (6) 2000-11-03 Australia Star City Casino, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Professional debut.

Titles in boxing

Major World Titles:

Minor World Titles:

Regional/International Titles:

  • Australian flyweight title (112 lbs)
  • Oceanic Boxing Association bantamweight title (118 lbs)
  • IBF Pan Pacific flyweight title (112 lbs)
  • IBF Australasian super flyweight title (115 lbs)

Awards

On September 21, 2008, Darchinyan and fellow boxer Arthur Abraham were honored by Armenian President Serge Sargsyan during a 20th anniversary celebration of the nation's independence. Both men were awarded with medals "For the great services for Armenia" of the first degree.[13]

See also

Notes and references

  1. ^ http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/boxing/darchinyan-keen-to-take-on-ufc/story-e6freygr-1225830028931
  2. ^ http://www.panarmenian.net/eng/interviews/77110/
  3. ^ http://www.vicdarchinyan.com/biography.html
  4. ^ Vic Darchinyan's Showtime biography Showtime URL accessed 1 August 2006
  5. ^ Vester, Mark (2008-02-02). "Darchinyan-Gorres Ends in Controversial Draw". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2008-02-03.
  6. ^ Vester, Mark (2008-02-02). "Shaw To Protest Darchinyan-Gorres Result". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2008-02-03.
  7. ^ Corner, Jahmal (2008-11-02). "Darchinyan KO's Mijares in super flyweight clash". Reuters. Retrieved 2008-11-02.
  8. ^ "Darchinyan stops Mijares in super flyweight unification bout". Canadian Press. 2008-11-02. Retrieved 2008-11-02.
  9. ^ "Darchinyan stops Mijares in title unification bout". Sports Network. 2008-11-02. Retrieved 2008-11-02.
  10. ^ Blake, Brian O. (October 4, 2010). "Showtime Holds Press Conference For Upcoming Bantamweight Tournament". SportsBettingWorld.com. Retrieved October 5, 2010.
  11. ^ http://asbarez.com/98477/anca-wr-to-honor-vic-darchinyan-at-annual-banquet/
  12. ^ [1]
  13. ^ http://www.boxingscene.com/arthur-abraham-vic-darchinyan-honored-armenia--44016
Preceded by IBF Flyweight Champion
December 16, 2004 — July 07, 2007 		Succeeded by
Preceded by IBO Flyweight Champion
March 27, 2005 — July 07, 2007 		Succeeded by
Vacant
Title last held by
Mbwana Matumla 		IBO Super Flyweight Champion
Oct 20, 2007 – Feb, 2008 		Vacant
Title next held by
Zolile Mbityi
Preceded by IBF Junior Bantamweight Champion
August 2, 2008 – July 28, 2009
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Simphiwe Nongqayi
Preceded by WBC Super Flyweight Champion
November 1, 2008 – August 3, 2010
Status changed 		Vacant
Title next held by
Tomás Rojas
WBA Super Flyweight Champion
Super Champion
November 1, 2008 – October 15, 2010
Vacated 		Vacant
Vacant
Title last held by
Jiro Watanabe 		Undisputed Junior Bantamweight Champion
November 1, 2008 – July 28, 2009
Titles fractured 		Vacant
Vacant
Title last held by
Simpiwe Vetyeka 		IBO Bantamweight Champion
May 20, 2010 – December 11, 2010 		Succeeded by
Vacant
Title next held by
Abner Mares 		IBO Bantamweight Champion
Apr 23, 2011 – December 3, 2011
Stripped 		Vacant
Honorary titles
Preceded by
N/A
 WBC Super Flyweight Champion
Emeritus Champion
August 3, 2010 - present 		Succeeded by
N/A

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