Darchinyan: Mbamba will make history with crashing defeat September 1, 2011 - 14:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On the threshold of Vic Darchinyan vs. Evans Mbamba clash in Yerevan’s Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concert Complex on September 3, the Armenian capital hosted a news conference of the two boxers. “I’ve waited 2 years to face Darchinyan, and now finally my dream’s fulfilled. I’ve gone to great effort to prepare myself for the clash; I’m ready to make the history of box,” the South African boxer Mbamba said. Darchinyan retorted, “Mbamba’s crashing defeat will be something to go down the history. I’ve been training for 16 weeks and am, definitely, in better shape. No matter how strong my rival is, I’ll be the one to send him to the floor” “I’m sure the show will be a magnificent one,” the Armenian boxer said. The boxers’ weigh-in is due September 2. Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |