Former World Boxing Title Contender Dies Aged 39 After Cancer Battle

Boxer Vanes Martirosyan, who competed for Team USA in 2004 Olympics, dead at 39

Vanes Martirosyan, a former Olympic boxer who competed professionally in the light middleweight and middleweight divisions, has died, officials said Sunday. He was 39.The World Boxing Council announced Martirosyan’s death in a post on social media.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Vanes Martirosyan is now resting in peace," the organization wrote on Facebook. "He leaves us a profound legacy of resilience, an inspiring warrior sp…

Former world boxing title contender dies aged 39 after cancer battle

Former three-time world title challenger Vanes Martirosyan has died aged 39.

Former WBA International Champion Vanes Martirosyan Dies at 39 After Cancer Battle

The boxing world was struck with sadness on November 23, 2025, following the passing of Vanes Martirosyan, former WBA International Super Welterweight Champion, who died at age 39 after a two-year battle with cancer. Born in Abovyan, Armenia, and raised in Glendale, California, from the age of four, Martirosyan emerged as one of the brightest … Continue reading "Former WBA International Champion Vanes Martirosyan Dies at 39 After Cancer Battle"

Ex-Olympic boxer Vanes Martirosyan dies at age 39

Sep 12, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Vanes Martirosyan (white trunks) and Ishe Smith (black trunks) box during their middleweight bout at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Martirosyan won via majority decision. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Former Olympic boxer Vanes Martirosyan has died. The World Boxing Council confirmed in a social media post on Sunday that Martirosyan has died at the age of 39. While no official cause of death was giv…

World title contender Vanes Martirosyan dead at 39

The boxing world plunges into mourning at news of Vanes Martirosyan death at just 39-years-old