“The Bosnian Prince” Armin Mrkanovic Wins WBA Fedecaribe Cruiserweight Title with 4th Round Stoppage over Wilmer Mejia


New York, NY (April 3, 2019) – This past Saturday night in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic, popular New York fighter, “The Bosnian Prince” Armin Mrkanovic scored the biggest win of his career as he stopped Dominican native Wilmer Mejia in the 4th round of their cruiserweight bout to capture the WBA Fedecaribe title.

Mrkanovic dominated the action by landing power punches throughout the contest. Armin was able to control the action in Mejia’s back yard. Mejia claimed that he broke his hand, and never answered the bell to start round four.

With the win Mrkanovic raises his mark to 10-3 with five knockouts, and will now look to defend his title in a bigger fight in the United States.

“This is a great win for me. I am so pleased to be able to go into Mejia’s backyard and come out with the victory. I am ready for a big fight now, and there are several guys that I would love to face. I am going to go back to New York and make the best decision with my team. I look forward to what is ahead for me,” said Mrkanovic.




“The Bosnian Prince” Armin Mrkanovic Stops Antwaun Taylor in five rounds


Queens, New York (December 19, 2018)–Armin “The Bosnian Prince” Mrkanovic Scored a 5th round stoppage over Antwaun Taylor in round five of his scheduled six-round criuiserweight bout this past Saturday night at Tysons Playground in Vienna, Virginia.

Mrkanovic (9-3, 4 KO) who resides in New York, registered four knockdowns, with the 3rd knockdown knocking Taylor through the ropes. Ringside doctors and commission members helped Taylor back into the ring, only to see Taylor get knocked down again, and the fight was stopped at 2:59.

Mrkanovic, won his 2nd consecutive fight, and now is in line to take on UBF European champion Edin Puhalo. That fight could materialize in Mrkanovic’s native country of Bosnia.

“I am looking to get back in there in January,” said Mrkanovic. “I want to fight these title holders, I have requested several times for a rematch with Josh “The Princess” Himes, but I am past that, so I am on to bigger and better opportunities.