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Boxing Star Vanes Martirosyan Dies After Cancer Fight

11/24/2025

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American boxer Vanes Martirosyan died at age 39 after a two-year battle with skin cancer.
Born in Armenia, he moved to Glendale, California at age four.
Martirosyan represented the United States at the 2004 Olympics and turned pro at 20 under Freddie Roach.
Martirosyan fought Gennady Golovkin in 2018 and was knocked out in the second round.
In October 2024, he spoke about his cancer in an emotional interview.

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American boxer Vanes Martirosyan died at age 39 after a two-year battle with skin cancer.
Born in Armenia, he moved to Glendale, California at age four.
Martirosyan represented the United States at the 2004 Olympics and turned pro at 20 under Freddie Roach.
Martirosyan fought Gennady Golovkin in 2018 and was knocked out in the second round.
In October 2024, he spoke about his cancer in an emotional interview.