Armenian athlete becomes GBC world boxing champion

ArmInfo. Armenian boxer Yuri Sakunts achieved a confident victory in the Czech Republic against  multiple champion of the country and participant of the World and European Championships, Miroslav Shcherban, winning the GBC World Championship title.

As noted in the message received by ArmInfo, the fight was intense,  but in the fourth round the referee stopped the fight, recording a  technical knockout.  The fighter dedicated his victory to the  Armenian people and the brave fighters of the "Arabo" squad,  emphasizing that there is a greater meaning behind each fight. He  expressed gratitude to his supporters and noted that the victory  wasn't just his own, but belonged to his nation, team and all those  fighting for justice.  Yuri Sakunts is a two-time world champion in  power lifting and a winner of the world and European boxing  championships.  He also  has claimed titles in  hand-to-hand combat  and  powerlifting. His exceptional achievements have been recognized  in the Guinness Book of Records on eight occasions.  Earning him  global recognition.