David Avanesyan
David Gavrushevich Avanesyan (Russian: Давид Гаврушевич Аванесян; born 15 August 1988) is a Russian professional boxer. He has held the European welterweight title since March 2019, and held the WBA (Regular) welterweight title in 2017 (previously the interim title from 2015 until being promoted).
| David Avanesyan Давид Аванесян | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | David Gavrushevich Avanesyan |
| Nickname(s) | Ava |
| Weight(s) | Welterweight |
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Reach | 174 cm (69 in) |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Born | 15 August 1988 Pyatigorsk, Stavropol Krai, Soviet Union (now Russia) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 30 |
| Wins | 26 |
| Wins by KO | 14 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 1 |
Early life
Avanesyan was born into an Armenian family in the Caucasus region of Pyatigorsk.[1] Avanesyan was born in Tabynskoe Russia and currently resides in Newark, Nottinghamshire in the United Kingdom.
Professional career
Early career
Avanesyan made his professional debut on 12 June 2009, scoring a four-round unanimous decision (UD) against Vazgen Agadzhanyan, who also debuted. In his second fight a month later, on 11 July, Avanesyan lost a six-round UD to Andrey Klimov. He would then win twelve consecutive fights over the next four years, picking up the Russian welterweight title and two WBC regional titles along the way. Avanesyan's winning streak ended on 16 March 2013, following a split draw against Aslanbek Kozaev.
WBA interim welterweight champion
2015 and 2016 were banner years for Avanesyan. On 7 November 2015 he stopped Charlie Navarro in nine rounds to win the vacant WBA interim welterweight title.[1]
Avanesyan vs. Mosley
The biggest win of Avanesyan's career took place on 28 May 2016, when he scored a clear UD against decorated former world champion Shane Mosley to retain his title, while also making his United States debut.[2]
WBA (Regular) welterweight champion
On 15 July 2016, the WBA announced that Keith Thurman would have to make a mandatory defence against interim champion Avanesyan. Both camps had until 13 August to negotiate the fight or purse bids would be ordered by the WBA.[3] Due to negotiations breaking down, the WBA elevated Avanesyan to Regular champion status and Thurman was named Super champion.[4]
Avanesyan vs. Peterson
In December 2016, early reports suggested there was a fight in the works for Avanesyan to defend the WBA (Regular) title against former light welterweight world champion Lamont Peterson. A venue in the US was being discussed for February 2017.[5] On 11 January 2017, a spokesperson for Avanesyan announced the fight would take place on 18 February at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, as part of the undercard to Adrien Broner vs. Adrían Granados, aired by Showtime.[6] Avanesyan failed to make a successful first defence of his title, losing a close UD to Peterson in fight which was described as "highly competitive and entertaining" by ESPN. Two judges scored it 116–112 and the third had it closer at 115–113, all in favor of Peterson. Avanesyan earned a purse of $75,000, while Peterson earned $250,000.[7][8][9]
Professional boxing record
| 30 fights | 26 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 14 | 1 |
| By decision | 12 | 2 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Win | 26–3–1 |  |
TKO | 1 (12), 2:06 | 12 Dec 2019 | |
Retained European welterweight title |
| 29 | Win | 25–3–1 | |
TKO | 1 (12), 2:26 | 28 Sep 2019 | |
Retained European welterweight title |
| 28 | Win | 24–3–1 | |
TKO | 9 (12), 2:27 | 30 Mar 2019 | |
Won European welterweight title |
| 27 | Loss | 23–3–1 |  |
TKO | 6 (10), 1:55 | 16 Feb 2018 |  |
For WBC-NABF welterweight title |
| 26 | Win | 23–2–1 |  |
PTS | 8 | 9 Dec 2017 |  |
|
| 25 | Loss | 22–2–1 | |
UD | 12 | 18 Feb 2017 | |
For WBA (Regular) welterweight title |
| 24 | Win | 22–1–1 | |
UD | 12 | 28 May 2016 | |
Retained WBA interim welterweight title |
| 23 | Win | 21–1–1 |  |
TKO | 9 (12), 1:50 | 7 Nov 2015 |  |
Won vacant WBA interim welterweight title |
| 22 | Win | 20–1–1 |  |
TKO | 6 (8), 0:41 | 27 Jun 2015 | |
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| 21 | Win | 19–1–1 |  |
PTS | 10 | 7 Dec 2014 | |
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| 20 | Win | 18–1–1 |  |
UD | 10 | 26 Sep 2014 |  |
Retained WBC Baltic welterweight title |
| 19 | Win | 17–1–1 |  |
UD | 12 | 18 Apr 2014 | |
Retained WBC Baltic welterweight title |
| 18 | Win | 16–1–1 | |
KO | 2 (10), 1:46 | 4 Nov 2013 | |
Won vacant WBC Baltic welterweight title |
| 17 | Win | 15–1–1 | |
RTD | 5 (8), 3:00 | 30 Aug 2013 | |
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| 16 | Win | 14–1–1 |  |
TKO | 3 (8), 2:59 | 15 May 2013 | |
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| 15 | Draw | 13–1–1 | |
SD | 12 | 16 Mar 2013 | |
For WBC Baltic and WBC–CISBB welterweight titles |
| 14 | Win | 13–1 | |
TKO | 6 (8), 1:51 | 16 Feb 2013 | |
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| 13 | Win | 12–1 | |
UD | 10 | 13 Oct 2012 | |
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| 12 | Win | 11–1 |  |
KO | 3 (12), 0:40 | 16 Mar 2012 | |
Won vacant WBC–ABCO welterweight title |
| 11 | Win | 10–1 | |
KO | 3 (6), 0:23 | 19 Nov 2011 | |
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| 10 | Win | 9–1 | |
TKO | 3 (10), 2:30 | 30 Jul 2011 | |
Won vacant WBC Youth Intercontinental interim welterweight title |
| 9 | Win | 8–1 | |
UD | 10 | 28 May 2011 | |
Retained Russia welterweight title |
| 8 | Win | 7–1 | |
TKO | 2 (6), 1:28 | 26 Mar 2011 | |
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| 7 | Win | 6–1 |  |
TKO | 2 (6) | 27 Nov 2010 | |
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| 6 | Win | 5–1 | |
UD | 10 | 24 Aug 2010 | |
Won vacant Russia welterweight title |
| 5 | Win | 4–1 | |
UD | 4 | 27 May 2010 | |
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| 4 | Win | 3–1 | |
UD | 8 | 17 Mar 2010 | |
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| 3 | Win | 2–1 | |
UD | 6 | 21 Aug 2009 | |
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| 2 | Loss | 1–1 | |
UD | 6 | 11 Jul 2009 | |
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | |
UD | 4 | 12 Jun 2009 | |
References
- Staff (27 May 2016). "The man who could end the career of Shane Mosley". Boxing News. Newsquest. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
- Lustig, Nick (29 May 2016). "Shane Mosley suffers unanimous points decision defeat to David Avanesyan". Sky Sports. Sky. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
- Ambrose, Dan (15 July 2016). "WBA names Keith Thurman's mandatory challenger" Archived 2016-10-05 at the Wayback Machine. Boxing News 24. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
- Shaw, Gary (12 November 2016). "Avanesyan made 'regular' WBA champ, Thurman boosted to 'super'". World Boxing News. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
- Lazorin, Igor (20 December 2016). "David Avanesyan vs. Lamont Peterson in Play For February". BoxingScene. 13 January 2017.
- Lazorin, Igor (11 January 2017). "Lamont Peterson-David Avanesyan Looms For Broner vs. Granados". BoxingScene. 13 January 2017.
- Rafael, Dan (19 February 2017). "Broner beats pal Granados in welterweight bout". ESPN. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
- Fischer, Doug (18 February 2017). "Lamont Peterson outworks, outpoints David Avanesyan". The Ring. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
- Idec, Keith (18 February 2017). "Lamont Peterson Decisions David Avanesyan, Captures WBA Belt". BoxingScene. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
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| Sporting positions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional boxing titles | ||||
| Vacant Title last held by Alexey Evchenko |
Russia welterweight champion 24 August 2010 – July 2011 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Vaginak Tamrazyan | ||
| New title | WBC Youth Intercontinental welterweight champion Interim title 30 July 2011 – November 2011 Vacated |
Vacant | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Anton Novikov |
WBC–ABCO welterweight champion 16 March 2012 – October 2012 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Roman Zhailauov | ||
| WBC Baltic welterweight champion 4 November 2013 – December 2014 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Anthony Yigit | |||
| Preceded by Kerman Lejarraga |
European welterweight champion 30 March 2019 – present |
Incumbent | ||
| World boxing titles | ||||
| Vacant Title last held by Andre Berto |
WBA welterweight champion Interim title 7 November 2015 – 7 February 2017 Promoted |
Vacant Title next held by Jamal James | ||
| Preceded by Keith Thurman promoted to Super champion |
WBA welterweight champion Regular title 7 February 2017 – 18 February 2017 |
Succeeded by Lamont Peterson | ||