2 Armenian boxers to miss international boxing tournament in Almaty

2 Armenian boxers to miss international boxing tournament in Almaty

PanARMENIAN.Net - World Flyweight Champion 2011 Misha Aloyan and bronze-winner of the AIBA World Championship David Hayrapetyan, both fighting for Russia, will miss the international boxing tournament in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Aloyan and Hayrapetyan got injuries, and coaches preferred not to risk their health.

Both boxers have qualified for London Olympics during Baku-hosted AIBA World Championship.

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