The coach of Shara Bullet has responded to comments made by Arman Tsarukyan, who suggested Bullet is not of championship caliber. The coach stated his belief that all of his fighters have the potential to become champions, calling it his life's mission, and expressed his displeasure with Tsarukyan's remarks.
Shara Bullet's coach has fired back at Arman Tsarukyan after the top-ranked lightweight questioned whether Bullet possesses the qualities needed to compete at championship level.
Tsarukyan, 29, is one of the most dangerous contenders in the 155-pound division. The Russia-born fighter, who trains out of American Top Team, carries a record of 23-3 and currently sits at number one in the lightweight rankings. Standing five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach, he is an orthodox striker who lands 3.85 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy, while also posing a consistent grappling threat with 3.26 takedown attempts per 15 minutes.
Bullet's coach did not let those comments pass without a response. According to reports, he stated firmly that every fighter under his guidance has the potential to become a world champion, describing that pursuit as his life's mission. He made clear that Tsarukyan's remarks were unwelcome and that he took personal exception to the slight directed at his athlete.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan's standing as the number one lightweight contender gives his words added weight, making the coach's rebuttal more than just a social media exchange
- The back-and-forth keeps Bullet's name in the lightweight conversation and raises the prospect of a future matchup between the two
- If Bullet is viewed as a rising contender in the division, any dismissal from a fighter of Tsarukyan's ranking could have implications for how matchmakers evaluate both men
