Which Fight Inspired the New Posters of Robert Kocharian's Headquarters

Today, Aram Vardevanyan, the official spokesperson of the "Armenia" alliance's central election headquarters, shared a photo of Robert Kocharian against the backdrop of the alliance's posters, featuring a moment from a boxing match.

This moment is a well-known frame from the fight between world champion Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston. The famous match took place in 1965, when 22-year-old Ali defeated Liston, becoming the boxing world champion.

The history of this fight is significant. Liston was a prominent figure in heavyweight boxing, and defeating him seemed highly unlikely, especially given that he often knocked out his opponents with a single punch. At that time, Muhammad Ali was not yet undefeated and aimed to gain notoriety as well as attract Liston's attention. The fight appeared predetermined, with reigning champion Liston already accompanied by the aura of invincibility, yet unexpectedly, Ali emerged victorious, sending Liston to the canvas in the very first round.

This knockout moment is depicted in the "Armenia" alliance's headquarters. Supporters of the second president encourage each other in the comments on Vardevanyan's post, emphasizing that they should strive for a knockout, not just a knockdown.

Whether this historical moment was deliberately chosen or not is difficult to ascertain, but the fact remains that the second president's headquarters is actively engaged in pre-election excitement. It is noteworthy that this photo aims to convey that, no matter how unlikely it may seem, defeating the current authorities can become a reality.