Overview
- The final bout headlines Petrosyanmania at Allianz Cloud, where he faces Portuguese fighter José Sousa at 70 kg over three rounds, with his WAKO belt not at stake.
- Organizers say the multi-discipline card features 18 fights across kickboxing, muay thai and boxing, with worldwide broadcasting on DAZN and more than 7,000 spectators expected.
- Petrosyan departs with a resume widely regarded as elite, including roughly 110 wins against only three losses and major titles in K-1 World Max, Glory and the ONE Kickboxing World Grand Prix.
- He rose from a difficult arrival in Italy as a child immigrant from Armenia, spending time in stations and Caritas before earning Italian citizenship for sporting merit in 2014.
- Looking ahead, he has voiced concern about kickboxing’s visibility in Italy after his exit, while the Petrosyan brothers’ promotion plans to outline its next organizational phase at the event.