Assyrian-Armenian Olympic Boxer: Emmanuel Agassi
Emmanuel Agassi was born on December 25, 1930 in Salmas, Iran, a popular birthplace for Assyrians around the area. Agassi’s mother, Noonia, was born in Turkish Armenia whereas his father, David was an Assyrian from Kiev. During his time in Iran, Agassi worked on his athleticism and later represented Iran at the Summer Olympics in […]