Vanes "The Nightmare" Martirosyan
#61
Posted 02 November 2008 - 06:22 PM
Vanes WINS & beats his own KO Record
with a KO in 1 min. 22 sec. of Round 1 -
#62
Posted 04 November 2008 - 12:38 PM
#63
Posted 05 January 2009 - 05:26 PM
Jan 4 2009
Vanes Martirosyan: 2009 and Beyond
Sun 4-Jan-2009 12:21
PHOTO: Vanes `The Nightmare' Martirosyan: HoganPhotos.com
By Derek Bonnett: In July 2008, Vanes `The Nightmare' Martirosyan, 22,
was counted among the top four Armenian-born fighters in the world of
boxing in my Each Nation's Best article focusing on Armenia.
The young prospect, who represented the U.S.A in the 2004 Olympics
after defeating Andre Berto to earn his berth on the team, went
unbeaten in five bouts in 2008 to move his record to 22-0 (14). The
orthodox fighter, now making his home in Glendale, CA, went the 10
round distance twice against his strongest opposition to date (Angel
Hernandez and Michael Medina), nearly shutting out both men on the
judges' scorecards.
It would seem that Martirosyan is ready for the next step of his
professional career and capable of shedding his `prospect' label
altogether. Now that a February 7 date has been set for The
Nightmare's 2009 debut, Team Martirosyan has its eyes set on the
future and what they expect to be a fruitful year.
`2009 will by far be the biggest year in Vanes Martirosyan's career in
terms of a make or break year. Shelly Finkel, his manager, plans to
move Vanes along from prospect to top 10 contender status during the
year,' stated Al Nazaryan of Team Martirosyan. `If all goes well, we
would like to see Vanes challenge for a world title by the end of
'09. To get to that goal, Vanes would first need to show strong
performances against some top fifteen guys in the junior middleweight
division, then perhaps fight for the NABO or NABF before taking that
big step to the world title bout. While some may argue that he is
being moved along somewhat slowly, we can only respond by assuring
them he has the best in the business in his corner and that our long
term goals are all set and will be met, God willing.'
No names of these top fifteen contenders were mentioned by Team
Martirosyan, but one source mentioned Billy Lyell, 18-6 (3), of
Youngstown, OH as the opponent for February. While hardly a top
fifteen caliber opponent, Lyell does bring greater experience with him
to the ring after having squared off with James Kirkland, Yory Boy
Campas, and David Lopez over the last two years. However,
Martirosyan's management is well aware of who is who amongst the 154
pound bunch, particularly Vanes' contemporary prospects.
`If you ask Vanes, he believes he is ready to compete with ANYONE in
the division, and that of course is a healthy mindset for a rising
prospect to have. Ideally, we would like for him to meet the likes of
Alfredo Angulo, James Kirkland, John Duddy, Joe Greene, Yuri Foreman,
and Chavez Jr., all of whom are solid undefeated prospects/contenders
in their own rights,' Nazaryan explained. `These fights of course
won't happen just yet, but along with Vanes Martirosyan, these are the
biggest names in the division and one or two will stand above the rest
after all is said and done. The trick of course is to try and remain
at the top once you get there, nothing can be worse for a young
fighter than short lived glory followed by a sudden downfall.'
2008 was witness to quite a few sudden downfalls concerning young,
highly touted prospects such as James McGirt Jr., Andy Lee, Yoan Pablo
Hernandez, and Amir Khan. While the hottest prospects at 154 may not
be on the table just yet for Martirosyan, the team is well aware that
there cannot be a reward without taking a substantial risk.
When asked about his opinion of how his career has been paced, Vanes
has this to say, `I just take it as it comes. I'm always ready to
fight whoever they put in front of me. I have a lot of respect and
trust for my team, that includes my manager Shelly Finkel, promoter
Bob Arum/Top Rank, trainer Ronnie Shields, and of course my dad and
uncle who all want the best for me. I think my progress has been
steady considering I joined the pro ranks at the young age of 18, now
we are ready for the next step and I think you will see that going
into 2009. We have always stressed a common goal, which is not only to
get to the top, but to get there at a level that will see me remain at
the top for some time.'
Staying power is hard to come by and only the best of the best manage
to keep their name atop their division for very long. Before the
boxing world can worry itself about Martirosyan's ability to remain a
champion, it must first be convinced he battle his way through the
division's young guns and earn his shot. That march will begin this
February.
PHOTO: Martirosyan lands a right hand on Marcus Brooks:
HoganPhotos.com
`I will definitely be on the Darchinyan vs. Arce undercard come
February 7th at the Honda Center in Anaheim. I will train to be ready
for the best as I always do. I didn't even stay in LA to spend
Christmas or New Year's with my family; that has been my sacrifice and
determination over the years,' Martirosyan explained. ` I'm back in
Houston to work with Ronnie and be in top form both physically and
mentally. This will be a big fight for me considering Anaheim is a
short drive from my hometown of Glendale. A lot of my loyal fans will
be at the Honda Center for both myself and my countryman, the now
undisputed world champion, Vic Darchinyan. Jorge Arce of course is
another good friend and Top Rank stable mate of mine. I'm real
excited; expect plenty of fireworks come February 7th.'
But will the fireworks end there? What about the rest of the pack at
154?
`We are all bound to collide with one another at one point or another
for junior middleweight supremacy,' Martirosyan stated. `There are at
least six or seven young, undefeated, solid prospects/contenders
including myself in this division, who are all capable of winning
world titles. I'm not sure how many other divisions can offer that at
this time. As for me, I really don't have a preference on who I'll
fight against, just bring me the best, and I will be ready to do my
thing come fight night.'
If Martirosyan's calling for the best at 154, well, that can be as
difficult to determine as who leads the current crop of prospects? Is
it the unbeaten Sergiy Dzinziruk? The newly crowned Paul Williams? Or
perhaps old warhorse Vernon Forrest? Who stands above all the rest?
`At this time, in my eyes, it has to be Sergio Martinez,' Martirosyan
conceded. `He was most impressive out of all the champions when I last
saw him on HBO. Very technical, good speed, and a fun fighter to
watch. Some of the other champs are getting older and are perhaps on
their way out to make room for this new school coming in. In another
year's time, I honestly believe 154 will have the most excitement to
offer compared to all other divisions.'
The junior middleweight division has been in a transitional period for
the last couple of years as most of the excitement and talk has been
centered around the welterweight division. The welterweights once had
a pretty firm grasp on the title of being called the best division in
the sport, but the super bantamweight, super flyweight, and junior
flyweight divisions have made it a close race. I believe boxing fans
wouldn't be too upset about a new horse entering the race. If the new
class of junior middleweights feel their up to the task, then here's
to hoping Vanes Martirosyan isn't the only one with a big 2009 on his
mind.
#64
Posted 14 January 2009 - 08:13 PM
Undefeated professional boxer and former US Olympian
VANES "The Nightmare" MARTIROSYAN (22-0,14KOs)
SEE MORE ON VANES - www.VanesBoxing.com or www.myspace.com/VanesBoxing
#65
Posted 14 January 2009 - 08:21 PM
All Armenians should get behind young proud athletes like him.
I know he is fighting at Honda Center with Vic Darchinyan on Saturday, Feb. 7th
I know i won't be missing that one, hope to see you there my brothers.... bring your Armenian flags.
#66
Posted 14 January 2009 - 08:24 PM
Undefeated professional boxer and former US Olympian
VANES "The Nightmare" MARTIROSYAN (22-0,14KOs)
SEE MORE ON VANES - www.VanesBoxing.com or www.myspace.com/VanesBoxing
#67
Posted 15 January 2009 - 04:23 PM
Ohh yeah
#68
Posted 15 January 2009 - 10:03 PM
I hear there are gonna be over 1,000 Armenians there, I got my flags ready and goin with like 10 friends.
#69
Posted 16 January 2009 - 05:48 PM
last time vic and vanes were on the same ticket, armenians could buy their tickets from a same place. i think more armeians will get a chance to ba at the honda center if they could buy their tickets from the same place.
Edited by Aratta-Kingdom, 16 January 2009 - 05:50 PM.
#70
Posted 06 February 2009 - 01:29 PM
http://www.411mania....artirosyan?.htm
Posted by Igor Frank on 02.05.2009
A close look at development of Vanes Martirosyan.
Boxing needs new stars. Even though Oscar De la Hoya has not officially retired, his career is all but over. No matter how spectacular Bernard Hopkins looked giving young Kelly Pavlik a boxing lesson last year or how incredible Sugar Shane Mosley looked last week destroying Antonio Margarito, there is one fight that these legends can not win and that is a fight with time.
Bob Arum of Top Rank is an expert at developing new stars. His record speaks for itself; Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather Jr. are prime examples of what Bob can do. Miguel Cotto and Kelly Pavlik are the stars on the rise who were both developed by Bob from the beginning. Even though Mr. Arum did not promote all of Manny Pacquiao fights from the start, he obviously turned him into a superstar that he is today. There is a very fine line between creating challenges and exposure for a rising prospect and putting him in over his head. One wrong move could ruin a career or derail it for a considerable amount of time. Couple of examples comes to mind: Miguel Cotto ended a career of a very tough Russian, Olympic gold medalist, Mohamed Abdulaev, who was never the same after a beating he took from Cotto in 2005. Kid Diamond was one of the hottest prospects in 2005, when he got manhandled by Nate Campbell, he has been fighting in obscurity ever since. Bob seems to have a knack for knowing that balance and being able to bring the best out of his protégés. So, who is next?
One of those prospects is 2004 U. S. Olympian Vanes Martirosyan, who was signed by Top Rank and started his professional craft in 2005. He is a good looking kid with a genuine smile and polite manners. He is fast with a good set of boxing skills and he packs a punch. In a way he reminds me of young Oscar De La Hoya. A little over a year ago Vanes left Glendale, California, a place he called home, and moved to Houston, Texas to get away from distractions. He employed the services of a much respected trainer, Ronnie Shields, who is also training Juan Diaz and Rocky Juarez at Savanough Boxing Club. The 22 year old Martirosyan is putting in the work that is necessary to get to the top. In last couple of fights he has developed a stiff and consistent jab that has become a weapon all by itself. Actually, his last fight only lasted 80 seconds in which he scored a spectacular knock out over Charles Howe, last November at the Mandalay Bay on the undercard of Chavez Jr. If you ask Vanes, Chavez Jr should be fighting on his undercard. I would have to agree with Vanes. He is a decorated amateur, who represented our country in 2004 Olympics and he would box circles around slower Chavez Jr, but that fight would not take place any time soon.
So why the development of the future star is so slow. Nothing good comes easy. It is like making lavash (Armenian bread): most local bakeries in Glendale will bake it in one hour, but if you want the real thing you have to go to Armenia where folks make a fire in the four feet deep hole, wait for fire to burn off and than bake the bread on coals over night.
"This is my year," exclaimed Martirosyan (22-0, 14 KO'S) over the phone; "I feel great."
He has been working really hard for the past two month, sparring with light heavyweights and concentrating on sitting down on his punches, which he is going to need to do if he wants finish early against his next opponent Billy Lyell, who is known as very tough guy.
Martirosyan versus Lyell is scheduled to take place this Saturday at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California on the undercard of Darchinyan vs. Arce and kid Diamond and DeMarco along with featuring a few more rising stars. Be there, if you are a boxing fan, tickets are priced reasonably and are still available.
#71
Posted 08 February 2009 - 03:32 AM
By Ace Freeman (07-Feb-2009)
Vanes Martirosyan W UD8 Billy Lyell
Vanes ‘The Nightmare’ Martirosyan received a stiff test from the veteran Billy Lyell on the Darchinyan vs. Arce undercard in Anaheim, CA. Martirosyan showed good patience boxing early, setting up his attack from behind a piston like jab. Martirosyan’s heavy hands were on display early on as he mixed in his attack with a calculated regularity. As the rounds went on, Lyell stood up to Martirosyan’s attack well and showed he wasn’t going anywhere. In round six and seven Martirosyan seemed deterred after being unable to land the stoppage and the gutsy Lyell pushed on. Martirosyan fought through some mild discomfort late and despite a late rally from Lyell, hung on to win by unanimous decision, sweeping all three judges cards.
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Posted 08 February 2009 - 03:36 AM
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#77
Posted 07 June 2010 - 11:25 AM
Boxing: Unbeaten Armenian “Nightmare” defeats the “Mean” guy
Photo: www.vanesboxing.com
Armenia-born Vanes “The Nightmare” won a decision against Greene “The Mean” in New York on Saturday
Glendale professional boxer Vanes Martirosyan has improved to 28-0, with 17 wins coming by way of knockout, after a Saturday victory in his debut HBO undercard bout versus undefeated prospect Joe Greene (22-1, 14 KOs).
Martirosyan, a 24-year-old native of Abovyan in Armenia dubbed “The Nightmare”, fought a 10-rounder at New York’s Yankee Stadium against “Mean” Greene and won with a unanimous decision to retain his NABF/NABO (North American Boxing Federation/North American Boxing Organization) welterweight titles. The official scores in the fight broadcast by HBO were 96-93, 96-93 and 98-91.
Martirosyan’s family moved to Glendale, CA, when he was four years old. His father, an amateur boxer, took him to a boxing gym when he was only seven. Martirosyan went on to enjoy a successful career as an amateur boxer, including representation of the United States in the 2004 Olympics in Athens as a Welterweight. He finished his amateur boxing career at age 20, having a record of 120 wins and 10 losses.
“The Nightmare”, standing six feet tall and weighing 154 pounds, turned pro in 2006.
More information and updated news about Martirosyan’s career are available at www.vanesboxing.com
#78
Posted 23 September 2010 - 12:42 PM
Miguel Cotto turns down Vanes Martirosyan
September 23, 2010 - 18:45 AMT 13:45 GMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Gabriel Penagaricano, the legal advisor to WBA junior middleweight champion Miguel Cotto, has shed some light on the various rumors connected with the Puerto Rican star's next ring appearance. Penagaricano told Carlos Gonzalez that Cotto had two offers on the table for a possible December 4 doubleheader. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. was going to fight in the co-feature with Pawel Wolak.
Cotto was offered the opportunity to face either Kermit Cintron or Vanes Martirosyan. After considering both fights, Cotto felt there wasn't enough motivationto accept either opponent, so instead he made a decision to sit out until early 2011 when abigger fight becomes available.
The original plan had Cotto fighting Chavez Jr. on the December 4 date. Top Rank felt the contest was being staged too close to the Pacquiao-Margarito pay-per-view and pushed it back until the spring of next year. When Chavez Jr. was withdrawn as a possible opponent, Cottofelt Cintron and Vaneswere notsuitable replacements and turned both of those fights down.
Penagaricano denied widespread reports that Cotto's decision was based on hisrecent right shoulder surgery which took place inAugust.
"With the departure of Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., Miguel knew that the other potential candidates were not on the same scale," said Penagaricano. "They did notmeetMiguel's expectations and he understood that it was best to take the rest of the year off and then return at some point during the first couple of months of 2011. Michael would prefer to wait for an attractive fight. Unless there is a super-attractive fight, which we don't foresee at this time, then we don't see Miguel fightinguntil 2011."
Reports in Mexico suggest that Top Rank will now put together a big Latin Fury pay-per-view on the same December date. Chavez Jr. will still likely face Pawel Wolak, but Alfonso Gomez awaits if a deal with Wolak can't be finalized. Vanes Martirosyan will appear on the card and Filipino Nonito Donaire will be involved in a bantamweight contest, possibly against former champion Wladimir Sidorenko, boxingscene.com reported.
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