Art Hovhannisyan
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Art Hovhannisyan | |
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| Born | Artyom Hovhannisyan 16 November 1981 Gyumri, Armenia |
| Nationality | Armenian American |
| Other names | Lionheart |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Super Featherweight |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 21 |
| Wins | 17 |
| Wins by KO | 9 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 2 |
| No contests | 0 |
Artyom "Art" Hovhannisyan (born 16 November 1981 in Gyumri, Armenia) is an Armenian-American professional boxer residing in Glendale, California. He is an undefeated prospect in the super featherweight division.
Amateur career
Hovhannisyan started amateur boxing at the age of 13. He was taught under internationally known boxing coach, Varuzhan Davtyan. He is a four-time Armenian National Champion in the lightweight division.
Art has had much experience in World and European championships and international tournaments. He has fought in: China, Iran, Czechoslovakia, Croatia, France, Ukraine and many other countries. He has had over 175 amateur bouts and lost only 12 of them.
Professional career
Artyom moved to the United States in 2007 and now trains at the Glendale Fighting Club under Edmond Tarverdyan. Art is currently undefeated with a record of 15-0-2. His current ranking in the super featherweight division is No. 22, according to Boxrec.com.
Professional boxing record
References
Official Website: ArtyomBoxing.com
Gym: Glendale Fighting Club
Promotion: Lights Out Promotions
Gary Shaw Promotions
Association: HyeFighters
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