Giorgio Petrosyan Bids Farewell to the Ring: A Historic Night at Allianz Cloud

On November 22, 2025, the global kickboxing community will witness an event already described as historic. At Milan’s Allianz Cloud arena, a new edition of the PetrosyanMania tournament will take place, featuring eighteen bouts, with the highlight of the evening being the final fight of one of the greatest kickboxers of our time — Giorgio “The Doctor” Petrosyan.

For many fans, this is more than just a sporting event — it is a farewell to an entire era. Known as Gevorg Petrosyan in the Armenian community, he has been a guiding light for a whole generation of fighters and a symbol of technical perfection for more than twenty years. His professional record — 108 victories, only 3 defeats, and 2 no-contests — perfectly reflects the scale of his dominance and stability over a quarter of a century.

A legendary career that changed kickboxing

Gevorg Petrosyan is a unique athlete who has claimed victories in nearly all major global promotions. He won the prestigious K-1 World Grand Prix twice, became a champion in Glory and ONE Championship, and also earned a world title in Bellator Kickboxing. His list of achievements could fill several lines, but his main legacy is not only in titles — it lies in his signature technique, phenomenal defense, timing, and the ability to read his opponent better than almost anyone.

Petrosyan has become a symbol of how intelligence, discipline, and mastery can elevate a fighter to legendary status. His influence on the development of kickboxing has been felt for years, and young athletes around the world consider his style a benchmark.

The Final Fight: The conclusion of a journey

In Milan, Giorgio Petrosyan will step into the ring for the 116th time to close his career in a bout against Brazilian fighter José Souza. This fight may bring him his 109th win — a symbolic ending to a long and eventful career.

Petrosyan has openly spoken about his emotions ahead of the farewell fight. His words sound sincere and weighty:

“On November 22, 2025, I will enter the ring for the last time. In Milan, at Allianz Cloud, in front of my people, I will close a chapter that lasted more than twenty years. This will be my final fight.

Kickboxing gave me everything: life, personality, a big family of those who supported me… It taught me discipline, patience, and self-sacrifice.

On this day, it will not just be a match. It will be a celebration — for me, for my career, and for everyone who lives this sport.

I am doing this to close the circle — with style, with dignity, and with all the love I still have for this sport. It will be the last round, but also the most important.”

His farewell speech reflects not only the end of a career but also deep gratitude to the sport that shaped him both as an athlete and as a person.

PetrosyanMania Tournament: A rich program

In addition to the main event, organizers have prepared a full program of 18 fights, divided into:

– 10 prelims
– 8 main card bouts

Spectators will enjoy a variety of styles, schools, and formats, with appearances by both rising talents and established stars. The tournament promises to be one of the richest and most spectacular kickboxing events of 2025.

Event Information

Date: November 22, 2025
Location: Allianz Cloud, Milan
Start Time: 17:30
Main Card: 20:30
Broadcast: DAZN Italy

The Final Chord of a Great Era

Giorgio Petrosyan’s farewell fight is an event that goes far beyond an ordinary sporting evening. It is a moment when the entire world of martial arts bids farewell to a man who changed the very nature of kickboxing.

On November 23, the history of this sport will no longer be the same — without the fighter who amazed millions with his precision, intelligence, and unmatched technique. But the name of Giorgio Petrosyan will remain in history forever.