By Per Ake Persson

Former EBU featherweight champion and IBF challenger Alex Miskirtchian (24-3-1) has parted ways with manager Alain Vanackere and he is heading for the United States to seek new opportunities. Miskirtchian was last seen challenging Evgeny Gradovich for the IBF title in May in Macao but lost on points. He was set for a comeback fight on October 11 in Belgium where he´s been based throughout his career but pulled out shortly before.

Miskirtchian is also the mandatory challenger for EBU champion Josh Warrington. In an article at ffboxe.com Miskirtchian says he feels the money on the European circuit is not big enough.