Comments Thread For: Martirosyan Would 'Rather Die' Than Fail Family Again

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Vanes Martirosyan remembers feeling awful after returning home following his split-decision defeat to Demetrius Andrade in their fight for the then-vacant WBO junior middleweight title 16 months ago in Corpus Christi, Texas.

The disappointment Martirosyan felt that day has been one of his primary motivators in preparation for his 10-round fight against Jermell Charlo on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Martirosyan (35-1-1, 21 KOs), a 2004 American Olympian from Glendale, Calif., has won both of his bouts since Andrade (21-0, 14 KOs) defeated him and knows a victory over Houston’s Charlo (25-0, 11 KOs) would put him in prime position to fight for a 154-pound championship again.
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[Mr.Daddy]

Lara was robbed in the SD against Martirosyan. Robbed.
From BoxRec: Lara landed 74 punches to Martirosyan's 33. Erislandy landed 40 power punches; Vanes landed 27. Lara landed more punches than Martirosyan in every round

[artfuL_]

What a ****** comment to make especially when there have been a number of deaths in the ring and a recent incident occurring last week.

[PittyPat]

"when I lost to Andrade, I didn't step into the ring 100 percent"

Way to give Andrade his props and not make excuses. What a stand-up guy. I'm a fan now. :clap:

[Mr.Daddy]

What a ****** comment to make especially when there have been a number of deaths in the ring and a recent incident occurring last week.

I imagine that Martirosyan was speaking metaphorically, but yes, given the fact that fighters die in the ring, it was a poor choice of words on his part.

[sicko]

Much respect to Vanes, the Man clearly has a lot of PRIDE and that should be ADMIRED NOT MOCKED! So much respect to Vanes!

[R_Walken]

I like Vanes don't think he gets enough credit and people underestimate him.

Don't have a problem with what he said in the interview

Think he's in tough against Charlo but you never know , just hoping the best man that day wins.

[MrClutch85]

Vanes about to take another L he ain't beating Jermell

[MasterPlan]

He said he'd get a Lions Only tattoo if he loses, lol.

[-Johannes-]

Vanes sucks I hope he loses to Charlo. He's rarely, if ever, shown respect and given credit to the winner when he actually loses. He lost in that Ouma fight, lost that Lara fight and was giving excuses for losing to boo boo.

War Iron man.