Ward weights heavier than AbrahamMay 14, 2011 - 10:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Both Arthur Abraham and Andre Ward appeared ripped and ready for their Super Six World Boxing Classic semifinal match at the weighin on Friday, May 13. Ward, who will attempt to defend his WBA super middleweight title against Abraham on Saturday, tipped the scales at 168 pounds, the division limit. Abraham weighed in at 167 pounds. Ward and Abraham will clash at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. Showtime will televise in the U.S. Both fighters exuded confidence at the weighin, which took place at the Crown Plaza LAX, The Ring TV reported. 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 | 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. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |