Armenian Boxing and the Will of the Unbroken: A Tradition of Resistance and Pride: The Fighters Who

This book explores how boxing became woven into Armenia's national identity, tracing the sport's journey from makeshift gyms in post-Genocide refugee camps to Olympic podiums. Through wars, earthquakes, and political upheavals, Armenian boxers have carried their nation's spirit in their gloves, transforming personal struggle into collective triumph. The narrative reveals how a fighting tradition rooted in ancient warrior culture adapted to Soviet sports systems, survived the USSR's collapse, and emerged as a global force while maintaining its distinctive resilience. More than athletic achievement, these stories show how sport can become a language of survival, with each generation adding new chapters to an unbroken story of resistance. From Yerevan's Soviet-era training halls to diaspora boxing clubs worldwide, the book examines how Armenia's history shaped-and continues to shape-a unique approach to the sweet science that blends modern technique with timeless determination.