Arsen Goulamirian
| Arsen Goulamirian | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | Feroz |
| Weight(s) | Cruiserweight |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Reach | 73+1⁄2 in (187 cm) |
| Nationality | French |
| Born | 4 October 1987 Armenia |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 26 |
| Wins | 26 |
| Wins by KO | 18 |
| Losses | 0 |
Arsen Goulamirian (ar-SEN goo-la-me-RIAN; Armenian: Արսեն Գուլամիրյան; born 4 October 1987) is an Armenian-born French professional boxer who has held the WBA (Super) cruiserweight title since 2019.
Professional career[]
Early career[]
Arsen turned professional in 2011 and won 14 consecutive fights before winning the WBA Continental (Europe) cruiserweight title.[1][citation needed] He would improve his record to 22–0 before getting a shot at the vacant Regular WBA cruiserweight title against Ryad Merhy.[2] Arsen would end up winning the fight via 11th round stoppage and became the interim WBA cruiserweight champion.[3]
WBA Interim Cruiserweight champion[]
Goulamirian vs. Merhy[]
Goulamirian was scheduled to face the undefeated WBA Inter-Continental cruiserweight titlist Ryad Merhy for the vacant WBA Regular cruiserweight title. The bout was set as the main event of the March 24, 2018, Canal+ card held at the Palais des Sports in Marseille, France. Goulamirian was at the time the #1 ranked WBA cruierweight contender, while Merhy was the #2 ranked contender in the WBA rankings.[4] Goulamirian won the fight by a technical knockout, stopping Merhy with a combination of unanswered strikes in the eleventh round, after dominating the fight from the very first round.[5]
The WBA changed Goulamirian's status from Regular to Interim, when former champion Beibut Shumenov came back from his eye injury and recovered the Regular WBA cruiserweight title by defeating Turkish Hizni Altunkaya on 7 July 2018.[6]
Goulamirian vs. Flanagan[]
After capturing the interim WBA strap, Goulamirian was scheduled to face the one-time WBA cruiserweight super title challenger Mark Flanagan. The bout was once again scheduled as the main event of a Canal+ card, held on October 20, 2018, at the Palais des Sports in Marseille, France.[7] Goulamirian kept his undefeated record, winning the fight by a ninth-round technical knockout. The two fights were on even footing for the first three rounds, but Flanagan began to tire from the fourth round onward, with a notable drop in his output. Flanagan was knocked down twice in the ninth round, with his corner deciding to throw in the towel after the second knockdown.[8]
WBA Super Cruiserweight champion[]
Promotion to Super champion[]
On February 14, 2019, it was revealed that Goulamirian would challenge the reigning WBA Regular champion Beibut Shumenov. As the two camps were unable to agree on the terms of the bout, Goulamirian's promoter Sébastien Acariès and Shumenov's promoter Don King both submitted bids for the fight. King won after submitting a winning bid of $821 000, for the proposed WBA “Regular” cruiserweight title fight.[9] King tried to put the fight together on three separate dates and locations, on April 13th in Monaco, on April 20th in Kazakhstan and May 13th in New York, but all three attempts fell through. Shumenov later developed respiratory issues, which left him unable to fight for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, the WBA stripped Shumenov of his Regular title and promoted Goulamirian in his place.[10]
On June 8, 2019, the WBA called for a June 20 purse bid to grant the promotional rights for a WBA Super title match between the reigning champion Denis Lebedev and regular champion Goulamirian. The minimum bid was $200 000, with a 75% split for Lebedev and 25% for Goulamirian.[11] The purse bid was later suspended as both sides reached an agreement to finalize the fight.[12] On July 11, 2019, Lebedev announced his retirement from the sport.[13] On July 20, 2019, Goulamirian was elevated to the status of WBA Super Cruiserweight champion.[14]
Goulamirian vs. Watts[]
Goulamirian was scheduled to make the first defense of his WBA Super title against the reigning WBA Oceania cruiserweight champion Kane Watts. The bout was scheduled as the co-main event to the Michel Soro and Cedric Vitu super welterweight clash, held on November 15, 2019, at the AccorHotels Arena in Paris, France. Goulamirian was the overwhelming betting favorite heading into the bout, with Ouest-France describing the fight as "a formality for Goulamirian".[15] Goulamirian made quick work of his overmatched opponent, knocking him out with a left hook to the body at the 1:08 minute mark of the fourth round.[16]
Goulamirian vs. Bejenaru[]
Goulamirian was scheduled to make his second WBA Super title defense against the undefeated Constantin Bejenaru in the main event of a Canal+ card held at the Palais des Sports in Marseille, France on December 28, 2019.[17] Goulamirian won the fight by a tenth-round stoppage. Referee Oliver Brien called in the ringside doctor after the ninth round, due to the amount of damage that Bejenaru suffered up to that point. After consulting with the physician, the referee decided to stop the fight. Goulamirian was leading on all three of the judges scorecards at that point, with scores of 87-83, 87-83, and 96-94.[18]
Goulamirian vs. Egorov[]
On February 12, 2021, the WBA ordered Goulamirian to make a mandatory title defense against Aleksey Egorov. They were given a 30-day negotiation period, starting with February 11, 2021.[19] As the two camps were unable to come to terms, the WBA ordered a purse bid to be held on August 23, with a 65% split for Goulamirian as Super Champion, and 35% split for Egorov as holder of the Gold title.[20] World of Boxing won with a $210 000 bid, which was the only one submitted.[21]
Professional boxing record[]
| 26 fights | 26 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 18 | 0 |
| By decision | 8 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 27 | N/A | N/A |  Alexey Egorov
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N/A | – (12) | TBA | TBA | Defending WBA (Super) cruiserweight title |
| 26 | Win | 26–0 |  Constantin Bejenaru
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RTD | 10 (12), 3:00 | 28 Dec 2019 |  Palais des Sports, Marseille, France
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Retained WBA (Super) cruiserweight title |
| 25 | Win | 25–0 |  Kane Watts
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KO | 4 (12), 1:05 | 15 Nov 2019 | AccorHotels Arena, Paris, France
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Retained WBA (Super) cruiserweight title |
| 24 | Win | 24–0 | Mark Flanagan
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TKO | 9 (12), 2:26 | 20 Oct 2018 | Palais des Sports, Marseille, France
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| 23 | Win | 23–0 |  Ryad Merhy
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TKO | 11 (12), 0:51 | 24 Mar 2018 | Palais des Sports, Marseille, France
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Won WBA interim cruiserweight title |
| 22 | Win | 22–0 |  Hamilton Ventura
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KO | 3 (10), 2:58 | 2 Dec 2017 | La Palestre, Le Cannet, France
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| 21 | Win | 21–0 |  Mitch Williams
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TKO | 9 (10), 2:04 | 1 Jul 2017 | Casino d'Evian, Evian les Bains, France
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| 20 | Win | 20–0 | Alexander Kubich
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UD | 10 | 22 Apr 2017 | Astroballe, Villeurbanne, France
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| 19 | Win | 19–0 |  Arturs Kulikauskis
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TKO | 3 (10) | 17 Dec 2016 | Stade de l’Est, Saint-Denis, France
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| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Giulian Ilie
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TKO | 2 (8) | 22 Oct 2016 | Casino de Deauville, Deauville, France
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| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Andrei Kniazev
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UD | 12 | 20 May 2016 | Palais des Sports Porte de Versailles, Paris, France
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Retained WBA Continental cruiserweight title |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | David Radeff
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TKO | 5 (10) | 16 Apr 2016 | Le PEPSI, Issoudun, France
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Won France cruiserweight title |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 |  Lubos Suda
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TKO | 1 (12) | 5 Mar 2016 | Palais des sports, Paris, France
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Won WBA Continental cruiserweight title |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 |  Tomislav Rudan
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KO | 2 (6) | 29 Jan 2016 | Salle Polyvalente des Ramiers, Blagnac, France
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| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Isossa Mondo
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TKO | 6 (8) | 17 Dec 2015 | Cirque d'Hiver, Paris, France
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| 12 | Win | 12–0 |  Lukasz Rusiewicz
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UD | 8 | 17 Oct 2015 | Salle Polyvalente de Mon Idee, Auvillers-les-Forges, France
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| 11 | Win | 11–0 |  Mohamed Azzaoui
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TKO | 1 (8) | 3 Jul 2015 | Salle du Mouzon, Auch, France
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| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Toni Visic
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TKO | 3 (6) | 31 May 2015 | Zaal Forum, Aalst, Belgium
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| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Ismail Abdoul
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SD | 8 | 3 Apr 2015 | Topsporthal Vlaanderen, Ghent, Belgium
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| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Arturs Kulikauskis
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PTS | 6 | 30 Jan 2015 | Salle Polyvalente des Ramiers, Blagnac, France
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| 7 | Win | 7–0 |  Martin Avila
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KO | 1 (6), 0:50 | 21 Mar 2014 |  Holiday Inn, Greater Montreal, Canada
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| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Mathieu Monnier
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UD | 6 | 19 Sep 2013 | Casino le Lyon Vert, Lyon, France
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| 5 | Win | 5–0 | David Radeff
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TKO | 7 (10) | 5 Jul 2013 | Salle du Mouzon, Auch, France
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| 4 | Win | 4–0 |  Taylor Mabika
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UD | 8 | 30 Mar 2013 | Salle Jean Mace, Issoudun, France
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Patryk Kowoll
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TKO | 1 (6) | 23 Nov 2012 | Salle Polyvalente des Ramiers, Blagnac, France
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Antoine Boya
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PTS | 6 | 26 Jan 2012 | Salle Polyvalente des Ramiers, Blagnac, France
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Adrian Bleszynski
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TKO | 1 (4) | 27 May 2011 | Salle Polyvalente des Ramiers, Blagnac, France
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See also[]
- List of cruiserweight boxing champions
References[]
- ^ "Worldwide boxing results 3 - Page 5 of 19". The Ring. 10 July 2015. Retrieved 11 January 2019.
- ^ "Goulamirian and Merhy will fight for the WBA Cruiserweight title this Saturday". Boxing channel. Archived from the original on 23 March 2018. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
- ^ "Golulamirian stops Merhy for WBA cruiser title". Fightnews. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
- ^ Loiseau, Hadrien. "Boxe : Arsen Goulamirian VS Ryad Merhy". moustique.be. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- ^ "Boxe: le Belge Ryad Merhy, battu par Arsen Goulamirian, loupe le titre de champion du monde WBA lourds-légers". lesoir.be. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- ^ "Beibut Shumenov vs. Hizni Altunkaya – Results » Boxing News 24". Boxing News 24. 7 July 2018. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
- ^ Kieza, Grantlee. "Aussie cruiserweight Mark Flanagan lands world title bout after impressing against Denis Lebedev". couriermail.com.au. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- ^ Salazar, Francisco. "Arsen Goulamirian Breaks Down, Stops Mark Flanagan in Nine". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- ^ Toro, Carlos. "Don King Promotions Wins Purse Bid For Beibut Shumenov vs. Arsen Goulamirian". fightful.com. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- ^ Fourny, André-Arnaud. "Arsen Goulamirian désigné challenger officiel du super champion WBA Denis Lebedev". lequipe.fr. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- ^ Random Hits. "Denis Lebedev vs. Arsen Goulamirian - WBA Purse Bid on June 20". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- ^ Random Hits. "Denis Lebedev, Arsen Goulamirian Reach Deal - Purse Bid is Off". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- ^ Associated Press. "Lebedev, 39, retires after fights fall through". espn.com. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- ^ Bland, Garrisson. "WBA Still Giving Away Titles: Goulamirian Elevated to Super Champion!". 3kingsboxing.com. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- ^ AFP. "Boxe. Le Français Arsen Goulamirian va défendre son titre WBA des lourds-légers face à Kane Watts". ouest-france.fr. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- ^ Holbrook, Barry. "Boxing Results: Arsen Goulamirian destroys Kane Watts". boxingnews24.com. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- ^ Nam, Sean. ""This is My Dream": Constantin Bejenaru Finally Gets his Shot". hannibalboxing.com. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- ^ Salazar, Francisco. "Arsen Goulamirian Stops Constantin Bejenaru in Nine". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- ^ BoxingScene Staff. "Goulamirian vs. Egorov Title Fight is Ordered By The WBA". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- ^ "Purse bid for Arsen Goulamirian vs. Aleksei Egorov on August 23rd". boxen247.com. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- ^ Karlov, Andrew. ""World of Boxing" wins promotional bids for Egorov-Goulamirian". ringside24.com. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
External links[]
- 1987 births
- Living people
- Cruiserweight boxers
- World cruiserweight boxing champions
- World Boxing Association champions
- French male boxers
- Armenian male boxers
- French people of Armenian descent