Three Petrosyans, two Armens, and one legend: meeting in Phuket

Former UFC fighter Armen Petrosyan met legendary kickboxer Giorgio Petrosyan and his brother Armen Petrosyan while vacationing in Thailand. The meeting of the famous namesake athletes took place in Phuket.

Giorgio Petrosyan has already retired from professional competition, forever securing his status as one of the greatest kickboxers of the modern era. A multiple-time champion of the world’s leading promotions, he became a symbol of technical and intelligent kickboxing and a major source of inspiration for an entire generation of Armenian athletes worldwide. His brother Armen Petrosyan also left a notable mark on professional kickboxing.

Kickboxers Giorgio and Armen Petrosyan grew up and developed as athletes in Italy, while UFC’s Armen Petrosyan lived and trained in Krasnoyarsk. Like the Petrosyan brothers, Armen began his career in striking sports, specifically Muay Thai, where he became a world champion before eventually transitioning to MMA.

The Petrosyan brothers are currently working hard on promoting their own league, PetrosyanMania, in Italy.

Commenting on the meeting, Armen Petrosyan noted that despite living and building careers in different countries, they are all united by shared roots and respect for their homeland.

“We all grew up, were raised, and live in different countries and love them, but we never forget our beloved homeland ???????? ???????? ????????.
The Petrosyan team is complete. Very happy to finally meet in person!” — wrote the former UFC fighter.