  Moreno beats Kentikian to win WBA flyweight title December 2, 2012 - 22:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Felix Sturm watched one of his star fighters beaten as heavy underdog Carina Moreno (23-5, 6 KOs) won a ten round split decision over former unified queen Susi Kentikian (29-2, 16 KOs) in a flyweight clash to capture the vacant WBA championship. The scores were 96-94 on two cards for Moreno, and Kentikian was winning 97-93 on the third card, BoxingScene.com reported. Moreno had lost her last two and four of her last five. Kentikian suffers her second loss in a row after losing in yet another shocking upset to another heavy underdog Melissa McMorrow in May.   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 |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
