"King" Arthur Abraham (born on February 20, 1980 in
Yerevan, Armenia) is an Armenian-German professional
boxer residing in Berlin, Germany. He is the current
IBF Middleweight World champion.
Sauerland-promoted Abraham bested Ian Gardner ,
Hector Velazco and contender Howard Eastman in the
build-up and won the vacant title on December 10,
2005, in Leipzig, Germany against Kingsley Ikeke by
a 5th round knock-out.
On September 23, 2006, Abraham won a decision
against undefeated contender Edison Miranda despite
having his jaw broken in two places. Miranda was
deducted five points by landing repeated low blows
as well as intentionally headbutting Abraham in the
5th round. After the Miranda bout, he was praised
for his ability to finish the fight despite his
injury.
Abraham defeated Canadian Sébastien Demers and made
the fifth defense of his title by defeating fellow
Armenian Khoren Gevor by 11th round technical
knockout.
On December 08, 2007, Abraham defeated Wayne Elcock
to make his sixth defense of his title by TKO in the
5th round.
During two of his matches, Arthur Abraham was
accompanied by live performances of the Scorpions.
Abraham trains under Ulli Wegner in Berlin, Germany.
