Vanes Martirosyan

Martirosyan is notable for his championship-level career, during which he challenged twice for the light middleweight world title in 2013 and 2016. His final professional bout was for the unified middleweight world titles in 2018, cementing his status as a top contender throughout his 13-year professional career.

The boxer has been prominently featured in news headlines following reports of his death at age 39. Multiple sports media outlets have reported that Martirosyan passed away after a two-year battle with skin cancer, marking the tragic conclusion to his fighting career and life.

His legacy includes being remembered as an Olympian, world title challenger, and significant figure in Armenian-American sports history. The boxing community has been paying tribute to his career accomplishments and his impact on the sport.