All boxersVanes Martirosyan
“The Nightmare”
Boxing · Deceased36-4-1RECORD
21WINS BY KO / TKO
15WINS BY DECISION
41PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Vanes Norikovich Martirosyan |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Nightmare |
| Date of birth | 1 May 1986 |
| Died | 23 Nov 2025 |
| Nationality | Armenian-American |
| Birthplace | Abovyan, Armenia |
| Based in | Glendale, California, USA |
| Weight classes | Light middleweight, Middleweight |
| Trainers | Freddie Roach, Ronnie Shields |
| Height | 183 cm (6′0″) |
| Reach | 178 cm (70″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 2005–2018 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Pro debut | 8 Apr 2005 |
| Last fight | Loss vs Gennady Golovkin, 5 May 2018 |
Details on this page were compiled from public information on 8 Oct 2026 (the record is as of that date).
Titles and honours
- NABF light middleweight champion (2009–2011)
- NABO light middleweight champion (2009–2011)
- WBA International light middleweight champion (2010–2011)
- WBC Silver light middleweight champion (2011–2012)
- WBO Inter-Continental light middleweight champion (2014–2015)
Background
Armenian-born American boxer who emigrated to California as a child and represented the United States at the 2004 Olympics before turning professional in 2005. He won several regional light middleweight titles and challenged for world titles three times.
Fight history
41 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Gennady Golovkin | KO | 2 | 1:53 | 5 May 2018 | Carson, California, USA | For WBA (Super), WBC and IBO middleweight titles |
| Loss | Erislandy Lara | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 21 May 2016 | Paradise, Nevada, USA | For WBA and IBO light middleweight titles | |
| Win | Ishe Smith | Decision (majority) | 10 | 12 Sep 2015 | Paradise, Nevada, USA | ||
| Loss | Jermell Charlo | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 28 Mar 2015 | Paradise, Nevada, USA | ||
| Win | Willie Nelson | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 4 Oct 2014 | Ledyard, Connecticut, USA | Retained WBO Inter-Continental light middleweight title | |
| Win | Mario Alberto Lozano | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 21 Mar 2014 | Cabazon, California, USA | Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental light middleweight title | |
| Loss | Demetrius Andrade | Decision (split) | 12 | 9 Nov 2013 | Corpus Christi, Texas, USA | For vacant WBO light middleweight title | |
| Win | Ryan Davis | TKO | 2 | 2:01 | 15 Jun 2013 | Dallas, Texas, USA | |
| Draw | Erislandy Lara | Technical decision | 9 | 0:26 | 10 Nov 2012 | Paradise, Nevada, USA | Technical draw after accidental head clash cut |
| Win | Troy Lowry | TKO | 3 | 2:53 | 4 Feb 2012 | San Antonio, Texas, USA | Retained WBC Silver light middleweight title |
| Win | Richard Gutierrez | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 29 Oct 2011 | Thackerville, Oklahoma, USA | ||
| Win | Saúl Román | TKO | 7 | 2:58 | 4 Jun 2011 | Los Angeles, California, USA | Won vacant WBC Silver light middleweight title |
| Win | Bladimir Hernandez | KO | 2 | 0:57 | 19 Mar 2011 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| Win | Joe Greene | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 5 Jun 2010 | New York City, New York, USA | Retained NABF and NABO light middleweight titles; won vacant WBA International light middleweight title | |
| Win | Kassim Ouma | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 16 Jan 2010 | Paradise, Nevada, USA | Retained NABF and NABO light middleweight titles | |
| Win | Willie Lee | TKO | 3 | 2:13 | 19 Dec 2009 | Youngstown, Ohio, USA | Won NABF and vacant NABO light middleweight titles |
| Win | Andrey Tsurkan | TKO (corner retirement) | 6 | 3:00 | 27 Jun 2009 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA | |
| Win | Harrison Cuello | TKO | 1 | 2:13 | 16 May 2009 | Primm, Nevada, USA | |
| Win | Billy Lyell | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 7 Feb 2009 | Anaheim, California, USA | ||
| Win | Charles Howe | TKO | 1 | 1:20 | 1 Nov 2008 | Paradise, Nevada, USA | |
| Win | Michael Medina | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 19 Sep 2008 | Primm, Nevada, USA | ||
| Win | Ángel Hernández | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 26 Jun 2008 | Paradise, Nevada, USA | ||
| Win | Michi Munoz | TKO | 3 | 2:20 | 7 Feb 2008 | Paradise, Nevada, USA | |
| Win | Clarence Taylor | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 4 Jan 2008 | Los Angeles, California, USA | ||
| Win | Dan Wallace | TKO | 1 | 1:34 | 20 Dec 2007 | Paradise, Nevada, USA | |
| Win | Patrick Thompson | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 4 Oct 2007 | Paradise, Nevada, USA | ||
| Win | Alexis Division | TKO (corner retirement) | 3 | 0:10 | 30 Aug 2007 | Houston, Texas, USA | |
| Win | Alberto Mercedes | TKO | 7 | 1:17 | 29 Jun 2007 | Camp Verde, Arizona, USA | |
| Win | Nelson Estupinan | TKO | 2 | 2:59 | 27 Apr 2007 | Houston, Texas, USA | |
| Win | Taronze Washington | TKO | 2 | 2:22 | 27 Jan 2007 | Anaheim, California, USA | |
| Win | Edgar Reyes | TKO (corner retirement) | 4 | 3:00 | 18 Nov 2006 | Paradise, Nevada, USA | |
| Win | Marcus Brooks | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 12 Aug 2006 | Paradise, Nevada, USA | ||
| Win | Oscar Gonzalez | TKO | 1 | 2:14 | 3 Jun 2006 | Paradise, Nevada, USA | |
| Win | Tefo Seetso | KO | 3 | 0:55 | 8 Apr 2006 | Paradise, Nevada, USA | |
| Win | Juan Pablo Montes de Oca | TKO | 3 | 1:21 | 18 Feb 2006 | Paradise, Nevada, USA | |
| Win | Abdias Castillo | TKO | 5 | 1:45 | 12 Nov 2005 | Paradise, Nevada, USA | |
| Win | Tony Morales | TKO | 1 | 2:37 | 8 Oct 2005 | Paradise, Nevada, USA | |
| Win | Gerardo Cesar Prieto | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 10 Sep 2005 | Los Angeles, California, USA | ||
| Win | Fernando Vela | Decision (unanimous) | 4 | 26 Aug 2005 | Houston, Texas, USA | ||
| Win | Jovanni Rubio | TKO | 1 | 2:55 | 28 May 2005 | Los Angeles, California, USA | |
| Win | Jesse Orta | Decision (unanimous) | 4 | 8 Apr 2005 | Fountain Hills, Arizona, USA |