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Frustrated Mikaelian Demands Rematch After Heartbreaking Loss

5/28/2025

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In a gripping showdown in Riyadh, Noel Mikaelian outperformed Badou Jack in punches landed, 153 to 122, yet still faced a heartbreaking majority decision loss. Fueled by frustration from past controversies, Mikaelian and his team are pushing the WBC for a rematch, as the determined 34-year-old Armenian boxer sets his sights on future title unification bouts.

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In a gripping showdown in Riyadh, Noel Mikaelian outperformed Badou Jack in punches landed, 153 to 122, yet still faced a heartbreaking majority decision loss. Fueled by frustration from past controversies, Mikaelian and his team are pushing the WBC for a rematch, as the determined 34-year-old Armenian boxer sets his sights on future title unification bouts.