Karen Chukhadzhian Knocks Out Mafauad

On October 11 in Riga, Latvia, a 10-round welterweight bout (up to 66.7 kg) took place between 29-year-old Ukrainian Karen Chukhadzhian (26-3, 14 KOs) and 28-year-old Argentinian Joel Mafauad (13-2, 5 KOs).

Chukhadzhian won by second-round knockout — the Ukrainian dropped his opponent to the canvas, and although Mafauad beat the count, he was unable to continue.

This marks Chukhadzhian’s second consecutive victory. In May, Karen defeated Cristian Ayala by unanimous decision.

Mafauad’s loss ends his four-fight winning streak.