Promoter Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing wishes to express his great sadness over the passing of Armenian businessman and longtime boxing manager Garnik Khachikian on July 15 after a brief illness in Las Vegas, Nevada.
A well-known and popular face in Las Vegas boxing circles, among the fighters Kachikian managed was former WBA Featherweight Champion Freddie Norwood, Almazbek “Kid Diamond” Raiymkulov and William Abelyan.
“Garnik loved boxing and was a very special person who was always there to help those in need,” said Lewkowicz. “May he rest in peace.”
ABOUT SAMPSON BOXING
After a very successful run as a matchmaker and adviser, Sampson Lewkowicz switched over to the promotional side of professional boxing in January 2008.
Sampson Boxing has grown into one of the world’s most prestigious promotional firms, representing many of the world’s best fighters and most promising young contenders.
Sampson Boxing has promotional partners all over North and South America, Africa, Asia, New Zealand, Australia, Europe and Central America and Sampson Boxing events have been televised on such premiere networks as HBO, Showtime, ESPN, VS. and several international networks.
