Armenian Boxer Erik Israelyan to Fight His Fifth Professional Bout in Montreal

Armenian boxer Erik Israelyan (4-0) continues his successful run in the professional ring. The 21-year-old athlete will compete in the fifth bout of his career on February 5 in Montreal as part of a boxing event organized by the promotional company Eye of The Tiger Management.

Israelyan’s opponent will be 36-year-old French boxer Anthony Deloffre, who holds a record of 9 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw. This fight will mark a new stage in the Armenian boxer’s career, as it will be his first six-round bout, while all of his previous fights were scheduled for four rounds.

Erik Israelyan is a world and European youth champion as a member of the Armenian national team. In 2025, he made his professional boxing debut and has already secured four victories, all of which took place in Montreal.

The upcoming fight will serve as an important test for the promising Armenian boxer and will help assess his readiness for longer and more competitive bouts at the professional level.