Manouk Akopyan
@ManoukAkopyan
🥊Sports Reporter ✒️Writing for @RingMagazine 📽Featured on ESPN, FOX Sports, NFL Network, Los Angeles Times & more 📺Combat Sports TV Commentator
Ryan Garcia and Rolly Romero are in advanced talks for a rematch that could take place as early as December, sources tell The Ring.
Ryan Garcia and Rolly Romero’s camps have already kicked off negotiations and are in advanced talks for a rematch to take place as early as December. Garcia explained to me everything that went wrong in May, and how he plans on making adjustments. ringmagazine.com/en/news/rolly-…
Ryan Garcia has told The Ring that he is interested in a showdown with Manny Pacquiao 👀
I talked to Ryan Garcia. He's interested in a Manny Pacquiao fight. But the one he wants the most is a rematch vs. Rolando Romero. Garcia is ready to return in December following right-hand surgery, and negotiations for a Rolly fight are underway. ringmagazine.com/en/news/ryan-g…
Baby-faced assassin Jesse Rodriguez is one step closer to becoming an undisputed 115-pound champion. After a competitive nine rounds, Bam clocked and rocked Phumelela Cafu to close the show in 10. Fernando Martinez now looms on Nov. 22. #RodriguezCafu ringmagazine.com/en/news/jesse-…
A patient Diego Pacheco muted Trevor McCumby’s posturing with a polished jab to pepper his way to a near-shutout decision win. The workmanlike win was comfortable, clear, and decisive, but left many desiring for more risks from Pacheco. #RodriguezCafu ringmagazine.com/en/news/diego-…
Austin “Ammo” Williams withstood heavy artillery and survived some adversity against late-replacement opponent Ivan Vazquez to score a ninth-round stoppage. My @ringmagazine recaps for #RodriguezCafu. ringmagazine.com/en/news/ammo-w…
I write in English. 🇺🇸 Speak Armenian. 🇦🇲 Give predictions in Japanese. 🇯🇵 Thanks to @daisukesugiura for including me in his #PacquiaoBarrios preview.
4年ぶりに復帰の伝説マニー・パッキャオに勝機はあるのか リング誌記者が直前予想(杉浦大介) #Yahooニュース news.yahoo.co.jp/expert/article… Special thanks to @ManoukAkopyan
Manny Pacquiao has only one knockout win since 2009. Pacquiao KO'd David Diaz, Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton, and Miguel Cotto in a row from 2008 to 2009 and has only stopped Lucas Matthysse in 2018 since then. How does #PacquiaoBarrios unfold tonight?
Manny Pacquiao seeks a Hollywood ending to his rags-to-riches story. At 46, can he flip a sad script that's been set by so many aging legends before him? My @ringmagazine feature story following a camp visit and interview ahead of #PacquiaoBarrios. ringmagazine.com/en/news/manny-…
Jesse Rodriguez is counting his chickens before they hatch, booking an undisputed fight before the one he has tonight is a success. The little known Phumelela Cafu is promising to crash to party with the upset of the year by KO’ing Bam. #RodriguezCafu ringmagazine.com/en/news/massiv…
"I would have loved to compete more frequently," Russell said. "But if you want to be blunt about it, when I was at the top of my game, a lot of these guys were not in a rush to step in the ring and compete against me.” Russell wants fights with Tank and Roach before retiring.
An emotionally and physically scarred Gary Russell Jr. returns from a 42-month layoff during #PacquiaoBarrios. After fighting just 7 times in 10 years, and dealing with and healing from the death of his dad and brother, Russell is ready for one last run. ringmagazine.com/en/news/gary-r…
An emotionally and physically scarred Gary Russell Jr. returns from a 42-month layoff during #PacquiaoBarrios. After fighting just 7 times in 10 years, and dealing with and healing from the death of his dad and brother, Russell is ready for one last run. ringmagazine.com/en/news/gary-r…
Manny Pacquiao seeks a Hollywood ending to his rags-to-riches story. At 46, can he flip a sad script that's been set by so many aging legends before him? My @ringmagazine feature story following a camp visit and interview ahead of #PacquiaoBarrios. ringmagazine.com/en/news/manny-…
This seven-source feature story includes my interviews with Bam Rodriguez, Mario Barrios, Ramon Cardenas, Jesse James Leija, Floyd Schofield Jr., Tom Brown, and Michael Miller. Is a party in store for the Fiesta City on Saturday night? #PacquiaoBarrios #RodriguezCafu
Lifelong friends @210bam & @boxer_barrios are two of San Antonio’s best-produced fighters. They're putting their city back on the boxing map by starring in separate fights Saturday. My @ringmagazine feature on the Alamo City's revival from a dry spell. ringmagazine.com/en/news/mario-…
Isaac Cruz's fight against late-replacement opponent Omar Salcido will be for the WBC interim 140-pound title, the sanctioning body has revealed. Subriel Matias won the title last week with a close win against Alberto Puello. Matias is supposed to face Dalton Smith in November.

Bernard Hopkins was brutally knocked out of the ring in his last fight at 51. “When Father Time shows up, it normally doesn't tell you or give you a warning—it's unannounced and there aren’t any negotiations. He just needs to stay away from the top guys, or else it’s execution.”
I talked to Bernard Hopkins. He holds the record at 49 as the oldest champion in boxing history. Manny Pacquiao, 46, wants to break the mark. The Executioner is rooting for Pac-Man, but he shared the harsh reality of what's in store. ringmagazine.com/en/news/bernar… #PacquiaoBarrios
Thank you, @snboxing! Keep up the great work as well!
Good stuff this week, Manouk.
I talked to Bernard Hopkins. He holds the record at 49 as the oldest champion in boxing history. Manny Pacquiao, 46, wants to break the mark. The Executioner is rooting for Pac-Man, but he shared the harsh reality of what's in store. ringmagazine.com/en/news/bernar… #PacquiaoBarrios