Noel Mikaelian 90 Day Fiance: Armenian Boxer Who Dated Fernanda Flores After Her Divorce, Fought On Ryan Garcia–conor Benn Card

So, you’ve probably seen his name pop up on your phone screen or heard it whispered in the chaotic world of 90 Day Fiancé and boxing. Noel Mikaelian is not your average reality TV guy. He’s a heavyweight Armenian boxer who dated Fernanda Flores after her divorce, and somehow, he also fought on the same card as Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn. It’s like your cousin who works a normal job, but then you find out he also juggles chainsaws on weekends.

Let’s be real—Fernanda Flores is a legend in the 90 Day universe. She was born into chaos, starred in it, and then gracefully exited. When news dropped that she was dating a boxer, my first thought was, “Great, another guy who will scream at her over a taco.” But Noel seems different, which is weird because he punches people for a living.

The Man, The Myth, The Boxer

Noel Mikaelian looks like he was carved out of Mount Ararat and then told to be gentle. He stands at 6’5” and hits like a freight train, but in interviews, he sounds like the guy who helps old ladies cross the street. It’s a funny contradiction, like a teddy bear that can also crush a car.

He didn’t come from a fancy boxing gym. He grew up in Armenia, moved to the U.S., and learned to fight in the classic, painful way—by being hungry and having something to prove. You know that feeling when you’re the last person picked for a team, but then you end up being the MVP? That’s basically his life story.

How He Ended Up on the Garcia–Benn Card

If you blinked, you might have missed Noel’s fight on the Ryan Garcia–Conor Benn undercard. That event was a circus of drama, weight cuts, and social media beefs, but Noel slid in like a normal guy who just showed up to work. His fight was a technical masterpiece compared to the main event theatrics—no trash talk, no weird tweets, just punching and winning.

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It’s like when you go to a loud, messy party and find one friend quietly reading a book in the corner. You think, “That guy has his life together.” Noel was that book-reader. He won his fight by unanimous decision, which in boxing terms means he did his job and went home to eat a burrito. Respect.

The Fernanda Flores Connection

Fernanda and Noel started dating after her marriage to Jonathan Rivera ended. For those who don’t watch 90 Day, Fernanda was the Brazilian bombshell who screamed, “You don’t control me!” at her American husband. She’s a firecracker, and Noel is more of a slow-burning candle.

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They met through mutual friends—because apparently, that still happens in the age of dating apps. Photos leaked of them being cozy, and the internet went, “Wait, is that the guy who knocks people out?” It was adorable in a confusing way. Imagine your aunt introducing you to her new boyfriend who happens to be a professional destruction machine. That’s the vibe.

Why This Works (For Now)

Their relationship feels different because there’s no camera crew following them. No producers yelling “Action!” while they fake a fight over dirty dishes. They post normal things—food, gym sessions, and blurred shots of them laughing. It’s the antithesis of 90 Day drama.

Fernanda has said she loves his calmness, which makes sense because her last relationship was a hurricane. Noel probably doesn’t care about reality TV fame; he just cares about his record and his abs. In a world where everyone is screaming for attention, that’s almost revolutionary.

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The Armenian Boxing Angle

Armenian boxers have a reputation for being tough, gritty, and a little bit sad. Think of them as the underdogs with a long memory of struggle. Noel carries that weight proudly. He fights with a flag on his shorts and a chip on his shoulder.

There’s a beautiful irony here: 90 Day Fiancé is about love across borders, and Noel literally crosses borders to fight people. He’s the real-life version of the show’s motto, minus the Visa paperwork. He once said, “I fight for my family,” which sounds like a cliché until you remember he probably does.

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What’s Next for This Odd Couple?

Nobody knows. Fernanda might go back to reality TV for a bag, or she might disappear into the quiet life. Noel might fight for a world title, or he might end up on Dancing with the Stars (please, God, let that happen). The beauty of their story is the uncertainty.

Right now, they’re in that sweet spot—the “honeymoon phase” where everyone is rooting for them because they seem so normal. It’s like watching two people share a single earbud on a subway. It’s small, unexciting, and weirdly heartwarming. We hope they last. But even if they don’t, we’ll always have the image of an Armenian boxer dating a 90 Day star, which is basically the plot of a movie nobody asked for but everyone enjoys.

In a world full of manufactured drama, Noel Mikaelian is the guy who brings his own lunch and wins. And for that, he’s our champion.