Vic Darchinyan readying for new bout in AprilMarch 1, 2013 - 13:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Former IBF, WBC, WBA champion Vic Darchinyan is readying for a bout due April 13 or later in the month. As the boxer told PanARMENIAN.Net he opted for a new promoter. “Despite good relations with Gary Shaw, I’ll need to work with other promoters to secure some bouts I’m planning. I have two prospective rivals, one of them is Mexico’s José Armando Santa Cruz,” Darchinyan said. New York or Los Angeles will be selected as a fight venue, the boxer said, adding that he hasn’t abandoned the intention to fight with Nonito Donair and Abner Mares. 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 | Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. |