  Art Hovhannisyan scores split decision win vs Miguel Acosta July 21, 2012 - 15:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In a thrilling fight in the main event of an exciting doubleheader Friday, July 20 on ShoBox: The New Generation live on SHOWTIME, unbeaten Art Hovhannisyan (15-0, 8 KOs), of Glendale, Calif., turned back a determined bid by former World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight champion Miguel Acosta (29-6-2, 23 KOs), of Caracas, Venezuela, to win a hard-fought 10-round split decision. Hovhannisyan, making his first start in 11 months, was victorious in a hard-hitting, fast-paced scrap by the scores of 95-93 twice and 92-96, Boxing News 24 said. Partner news  Top stories “Our win can’t be called an easy one, we never have easy games” FC Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder said. As an amateur, 31-year-old Hovhannisyan gained extensive international experience and was a four-time Armenian National Champion. Shakhtar Donetsk FC midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan said he is not planning yet to leave the Ukrainian club. Armenia’s U17 football team arrived in Hungary on May 20 to participate in a friendly tournament, due May 21-24.   Partner news |  Latest news Armenian President meets ECAC chief  President Sargsyan stressed the role of European Civil Aviation Conference in the development of global and European aviation.Artsakh President holds working consultation Bako Sahakyan held a working consultation on establishing disability groups by the Center of medical and social expertise.Armenian envoy presents credentials to Italian President Giorgio Napolitano voiced confidence that Sargis Ghazaryan will contribute to the strengthening of Armenian-Italian ties.Prosecutor in Berlusconi sex trial gets letter with bullets Ilda Boccassini also asked that Berlusconi be banned for life from public office for allegedly paying for sex with a 17-year-old dancer. |
