ARTHUR ABRAHAM VOTED BOXER OF THE YEAR IN GERMANY

Armenpress
Dec 22 2006

YEREVAN, DECEMBER 22, ARMENPRESS: IBF middleweight champion Arthur
Abraham (he was born and grew up in Yerevan) has been voted Germany’s
boxer of the year while coach Ulli Wegner finished first in the
coaching race to cap a successful year for Sauerland Event.

BoxSport magazine had conducted the annual poll among its readers
and also consulted a prominent jury.

"King Arthur" gained international fame by beating top-ranked
Colombian Edison Miranda despite fighting with a broken jaw for the
last eight rounds.

"I feel flattered and proud," Abraham said of his top-place finish.

"There are a lot of big names in the jury and it is also great to have
the fans behind me. I will do all I can to defend the title next year."

Meanwhile, Ulli Wegner topped the coaching division for the fourth
straight year. He guided Abraham to three successful title defenses.