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Martirosyan has passed away after a battle with skin cancerCredit: Getty<\/p>\n
And he went on to reach unprecedented heights, representing Team USA at the 2004 Summer Olympics<\/a> at the age of just 18.<\/p>\n His professional career saw him challenge boxing legend Golovkin at the peak of his powers, but fell to stoppage defeat inside two rounds.<\/p>\n On Sunday evening, Martirosyan’s family released a statement confirming his death.<\/p>\n It read: “Today our hearts are shattered. We are losing an incredible man – a loving husband, a devoted father, a kind soul, and someone who left a mark on everyone who ever met him.<\/p>\n Read More In Boxing<\/p>\n ‘Those who knew Vanes know how special he was, how big his heart was, and how deeply he loved. <\/p>\n “The emptiness he leaves behind is something we will feel forever.<\/p>\n ‘We love him so much, and we are going to miss him in ways words can’t explain. <\/p>\n “It won’t be easy, but we hold on to the thought that he is going to a better place, where there is no more pain or suffering. A place of peace.<\/p>\n “Please keep him in your prayers so his spirit can rest gently and peacefully.”<\/p>\n Martirosyan’s professional career in boxing<\/p>\n Martirosyan was a real early bloomer in the sport, turning over to the paid ranks at the age of 20.<\/p>\n 3<\/p>\n Martirosyan’s most high profile clash came against Golovkin seven years agoCredit: Getty<\/p>\n He trained with legendary Hall of Fame coach Freddie Roach, which set him on the path to world titles going on a long unbeaten streak.<\/p>\n The US star had built up a professional record of 32-0 before he drew with Erislandy Lara after suffering a cut in 2012.<\/p>\n But nonetheless his big moment first came in 2013 when he challenged Demetrius Andrade for the WBO welterweight title, but came up short.<\/p>\n Martirosyan appeared to have fallen away from the world title picture in 2016 after losing to Lara in their rematch.<\/p>\n But he got his big chance, stepping up on three weeks notice to replace Canelo Alvarez<\/a> in a WBC title clash with Golovkin.<\/p>\n Although showing bravery, he was flattened by the sensational Kazakh champion and that was his final bow in the ring.<\/p>\n![\"Martirosyan's](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GettyImages-955155242.jpg\")
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