VIC DARCHINYAN HANDED OVER CHAMPION'S BELT TO PRESIDENT FOR HIS ASSISTANCE
news.am, Armenia
Sept 9 2011
YEREVAN.- Vic Darchinyan dismissed press reports saying he handed
over his champion's belt to President Serzh Sargsyan in return for
a territory to construct a sports school.
After winning IBO title, Vic Darchinyan met with journalists on
Friday to comment on the bout against Evans Mbamba and dismiss
numerous rumors.
"I handed over my belt to President Sargsyan to express my gratitude
for his presence at the fight and sponsoring the event but not for
getting a territory for a sports school. Only after learning about
President's participation and assistance international federation
gave a permission to hold the fight in Armenia," Darchinyan explained.
As regards a sports school, famous boxer said he will purchase the
territory at a cheaper cost to build a boxing school for children in
Yerevan. He also stressed that U.S. experts will be invited to build
the school.
news.am, Armenia
Sept 9 2011
YEREVAN.- Vic Darchinyan dismissed press reports saying he handed
over his champion's belt to President Serzh Sargsyan in return for
a territory to construct a sports school.
After winning IBO title, Vic Darchinyan met with journalists on
Friday to comment on the bout against Evans Mbamba and dismiss
numerous rumors.
"I handed over my belt to President Sargsyan to express my gratitude
for his presence at the fight and sponsoring the event but not for
getting a territory for a sports school. Only after learning about
President's participation and assistance international federation
gave a permission to hold the fight in Armenia," Darchinyan explained.
As regards a sports school, famous boxer said he will purchase the
territory at a cheaper cost to build a boxing school for children in
Yerevan. He also stressed that U.S. experts will be invited to build
the school.