William Abelyan

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William Abelyan
Born
William Abelyan

(1978-09-27) 27 September 1978 (age 46)
Yerevan, Armenia
Nationality Armenian
Other namesThe Conqueror
Statistics
Weight(s) Featherweight
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Reach66 in (168 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights31
Wins24
Wins by KO13
Losses6
Draws1
No contests0

William Abelyan (born 27 September 1978) is a retired Armenian professional boxer.

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Career

Abelyan started boxing at the age of 12, and began training with the legendary Olympic Bronze Medalist David Torosyan. He started to box professionally in 1998. [1] Abelyan had once defeated Orlando Salido, who would later be ranked the number one featherweight in the world. [2] William was an WBO NABO Featherweight Champion and was a WBO #1 ranked contender. He was named fighter of the year in 2005.[ by whom? ] He upset former world champion Guty Espadas Jr., winning their 10-round fight by decision. [3] Abelyan challenged Scott Harrison for the WBO Featherweight title, but lost. Abelyan is now retired from the sport of boxing.

Professional boxing record

31 fights24 wins6 losses
By knockout133
By decision112
By disqualification01
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
31Loss24–6–1Phillip PayneTKO10 (10), 1:3727 May 2005Gold Caost Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
30Win24–5–1Martin HonorioKO4 (10), 1:005 Nov 2004 Gold Coast Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
29Loss23–5–1 Scott Harrison TKO3 (12), 1:4519 Jun 2004 Braehead Arena, Glasgow, ScotlandFor WBO featherweight title
28Win23–4–1Alejandro EstradaKO3 (8), 0:23 21 Jun 2003 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
27Win22–4–1Jose Luis TulaUD1221 Mar 2003The Aladdin, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Retained WBO-NABO featherweight title
26Win21–4–1Armando CórdobaMD1011 Oct 2002Creek Nation Gaming Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
25Win20–4–1Orlando SotoTKO10 (12), 1:5717 Aug 2002 The Aladdin, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant WBO-NABO featherweight title
24Win19–4–1 Alvin Brown TKO2 (8), 3:0018 May 2002 Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
23Win18–4–1 Jesus Salud UD1027 Apr 2002 Cox Convention Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
22Win17–4–1 Guty Espadas Jr. UD105 Aug 2001 Plaza Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
21Win16–4–1Marcos BadilloUD61 Jun 2001Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
20Win15–4–1 Orlando Salido UD623 Mar 2001 Sportscenter, Owensboro, Kentucky, U.S.
19Win14–4–1Adarryl JohnsonTKO6 (8), 2:2526 Jan 2001Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, U.S.
18Win13–4–1Shamir ReyesTKO8 (10), 2:3611 Aug 2000 Paris Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
17Win12–4–1Mario LechowskiTKO4 (6), 2:4216 Jun 2000Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U..S
16Win11–4–1Fernando Omar LizárragaKO4 (6), 0:2314 Apr 2000 Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
15Loss10–4–1Víctor PoloTKO1 (8)22 Jan 2000 Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar, California, U.S.
14Win10–3–1Israel CorreaUD819 Jun 1999Civic Auditorium, Glendale, California, U.S.
13Win9–3–1Luis Alfonso LizárragaUD827 Mar 1999 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
12Win8–3–1Antonio DeSantiagoUD420 Feb 1999Spotlight 29 Casino, Coachella, California, U.S.
11Draw7–3–1Juan Luis TorresPTS86 Feb 1999Big League Dream Sports Park, Cathedral City, California, U.S.
10Win7–3Luis Enrique ValenzuelaTKO1 (?)19 Dec 1998Spotlight 29 Casino, Coachella, California, U.S.
9Loss6–3 Héctor Lizárraga UD1020 Nov 1998Fresno Fair Pavilion, Fresno, California, U.S.
8Win6–2Juan Roberto ColinKO3 (6)17 Oct 1998Spotlight 29 Casino, Coachella, California, U.S.
7Win5–2Joey BorreroTKO1 (?)19 Sep 1998Arizona Charlie's, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
6Win4–2Roger MedalTKO5 (6), 0:5818 Jul 1998 Arizona Charlie's, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
5Win3–2Frankie CarmonaKO2 (4)30 May 1998 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
4Win2–2Israel CorreaUD416 May 1998 Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
3Win1–2Alejandro GonzálezUD418 Apr 1998 Cow Palace, Daly City, California, U.S.
2Loss0–2Alejandro GonzálezDQ1 (4)9 Apr 1998 Sports Arena, San Diego, California, U.S.Abelyan tossed out for an alleged hit while opponent was down
1Loss0–1Jose Antonio VargasUD418 Fab 1998 Spotlight 29 Casino, Coachella, California, U.S.

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References

  1. ↑ William Abelyan – BOXING. HyeFighters.com (2009-11-05). Retrieved on 2012-05-12.
  2. ↑ The Ring Magazine's Annual Ratings: Featherweight--2010s. Boxrec.com (2012-03-06). Retrieved on 2012-05-14.
  3. ↑ "BoxRec: Date".


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