Boxer Hovhannes Bachkov - three-time European champion

Hovhannes Bachkov, a member of the Armenian boxing team and Olympic bronze medalist, became the champion of European Championship for the third time, recording a historic result in the history of Armenian boxing.

The final of the 63.5 kg weight category of the European Championship taking place at the Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concert Complex in Yerevan, Hovhannes Bachkov competed with Lounès Hamraoui from France. Bachkov won 5: 0.

"I thank everyone for their support. Without that support, this victory might not have happened. I also thank myself (laughs) for doing a really great job. Only I know that," said the boxer from Gyumri after the victory.

Hovhannes Bachkov is the third Armenian boxer to win the European Championship three times. The first was Vladimir Yengibaryan in 1955 and 1957, and Israyel Hakobkokhyan in 1985, 1989 and 1991.