Arthur Abraham scored a spectacular victory over Mahir OralJune 29, 2009 - 12:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Undefeated IBF Middleweight Champion King Arthur Abraham scored another spectacular victory as he stopped Mahir Oral in the tenth round. It spelled the 30th win in as many fights for the hard-hitting 29-year-old (24 KOs), who pleased a sell-out crowd of 6,000 fans in Berlin's Max-Schmeling-Halle with a strong performance and several knockdowns.On Saturday, Oral got off to a good start, making good use of his jab and trying to exploit his advantage in reach. King Arthur started out defensively. King Arthur turned it on from the fourth round on, creating more pressure with his jab. A hard series of punches, including a right to the chin, dusted his opponent for the first time. Oral survived the round but found himself on the canvas again in the fifth, even though referee Earl Brown did not give him a count. Abraham kept connecting with several strong right hands and also fired in strong combinations. In the sixth round, a right hook to the head sent Oral down again. After a quiet seventh round, King Arthur put Oral under pressure again with his right in the eighth. The fight was waved off at 1:23 of the tenth round, when Oral's corner threw in the towel after the third knockdown. Abraham's tenth successful title defense in a thrilling two-way action. 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |