Artur Grigorian Biography: Height, Net Worth, Age, Awards, Ethnicity, Olympic Medal, Wife, Instagram

Artur Grigorian is a former professional boxer who rose to international prominence as the long-reigning WBO lightweight champion.

Dominating the division throughout his prime, he held the title for nearly a decade and successfully defended it a record-setting 17 times—an achievement that remains unmatched in lightweight history.

Known for his relentless work ethic, technical precision, and durability in the ring, Grigorian earned widespread recognition as one of the elite lightweight fighters of his generation.

Profile

• Full names: Artur Grigorian
• Nickname: King Artur
• Date of birth: October 20, 1967
• Age: 58 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Tashkent, Uzbek SSR, Soviet Union
• Nationality: Uzbek, Armenian
• Profession: Retired professional boxer, boxing trainer
• Height: 1.71 m
• Eye color: Brown
• Hair color: Black
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: One brother, one sister
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: Ester Grigorian, Karina Grigorian, and a third daughter
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: Armenian
• Net worth: $2 million

Early Life and education

Artur Grigorian was born in Tashkent, Uzbek SSR, into an Armenian family that originated from Nagorno-Karabakh. He is now 58 years old, born on October 20, 1967.

He grew up with one brother and one sister. Details about his specific high school education or university studies are not publicly available. Artur Grigorian‘s specific educational qualifications are not known to the public.

Personal Life

Artur Grigorian is married, and have three daughters. One daughter is named Ester, known for participating in judo competitions. Another daughter’s name might be Karina. The family maintains a private personal life in Hamburg, Germany, away from extensive media coverage.

Career

Artur Grigorian started his boxing journey as an amateur, achieving significant success. He won a gold medal at the 1990 Goodwill Games, defeating future professional champion Shane Mosley.

He also secured a silver medal at the 1991 World Amateur Boxing Championships. He turned professional in 1994 and quickly climbed the ranks. In April 1996, he won the vacant WBO lightweight title by defeating Antonio Rivera.

He went on to defend his WBO lightweight title a remarkable 17 times, a record for the division. He held the title for over seven years before losing it to Acelino Freitas in January 2004. After a period of retirement, he had one final professional bout in 2009, which he won, finishing his career with a record of 38 wins and 1 loss.

Following his retirement from professional fighting, he transitioned into coaching and now works as a professional boxing trainer in Hamburg, Germany.

Net worth

Artur Grigorian‘s net worth is estimated to be around $2 million. He accrued his wealth primarily through his successful and long professional boxing career, which included numerous title fights and defenses. He also earns income as a professional boxing trainer.

Social Media

• Instagram: @kingarturgrigoryan