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Vic Darchinyan is all business and intensity. From the introduction the fighter stares with impunity. Photo by: Al Applerose |
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Darchinyan let go with big blows from the opening bell. Photo by: Al Applerose |
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Yonnhy Perez never could get going. He was hurt with the first barrage of blows. Photo by: Al Applerose |
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A left uppercut shook Perez again and again. The Armenian fighter kept his promise of attacking like the old Darchinyan. Photo by: Al Applerose |
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Perez was shaken repeatedly in the first round. He never could regain his legs. Those lefts from Darchinyan kept coming. Photo by: Al Applerose |
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A left uppercut to the the chin floored the Colombian fighter in the first. Photo by: Al Applerose |
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Referee Jerry Cantu kept an eye on the weakened Perez as Darchinyan looked on. Photo by: Al Applerose |
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Darchinyan looked ready to go 15 round if necessary. Photo by: Al Applerose |
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Perez fought back after the third round, but couldn't seem to hurt Darchinyan. A cut occurred and the fight was stopped. Photo by: Al Applerose |
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Though Darchinyan did not win by an expected knockout, he won all five of the rounds according to the judges. Photo by: Al Applerose |
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Darchinyan is hoisted up with the Armenian flag. He is the new IBO bantamweight champ and could be facing Abner Mares, Nonito Donaire or a junior featherweight in the near future. Photo by: Al Applerose |