About
Southpaw and former Undisputed WBA, WBC and IBF Super Flyweight Champion. He captured 4 IBO titles in three weight classes.
Before Fame
He started boxing at age 8 and was trained by experienced trainer Vazgen Badalyan.
Trivia
He became the first Armenian to hold a world title after defeating defending IBF Flyweight Champion Irene Pacheco in 2004.
Family Life
His father, Ruben Darchinyan, was an Olympic wrestling coach.
Associated With
He and Mexican boxer Fernando Montiel both became IBO Flyweight Champions.
