David Avanesyan


David Gavrushevich Avanesyan is a Russian professional boxer. He has held the European welterweight title since March 2019, and held the WBA welterweight title in 2017.

Early life

Avanesyan was born into an Armenian family in the Caucasus region of Pyatigorsk. 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 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.

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.

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. Due to negotiations breaking down, the WBA elevated Avanesyan to Regular champion status and Thurman was named Super champion.

Avanesyan vs. Peterson

In December 2016, early reports suggested there was a fight in the works for Avanesyan to defend the WBA title against former light welterweight world champion Lamont Peterson. A venue in the US was being discussed for February 2017. 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. 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.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
30Win26–3–1 Jose Del RioTKO1, 2:0612 Dec 2019 Pavelló de la Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, SpainRetained European welterweight title
29Win25–3–1 Kerman LejarragaTKO1, 2:2628 Sep 2019 Bilbao Arena, Bilbao, SpainRetained European welterweight title
28Win24–3–1 Kerman LejarragaTKO9, 2:2730 Mar 2019 Bilbao Arena, Bilbao, SpainWon European welterweight title
27Loss23–3–1 Egidijus KavaliauskasTKO6, 1:5516 Feb 2018 Grand Sierra Resort Grand Theatre, Reno, Nevada, U.S.For WBC-NABF welterweight title
26Win23–2–1 Serge AmbomoPTS89 Dec 2017 Imperial Banqueting Suite, Bilston, England
25Loss22–2–1 Lamont PetersonUD1218 Feb 2017 Cintas Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USFor WBA welterweight title
24Win22–1–1 Shane MosleyUD1228 May 2016 Gila River Arena, Glendale, Arizona, USRetained WBA interim welterweight title
23Win21–1–1 Charlie NavarroTKO9, 1:507 Nov 2015 Salle des Etoiles, Monte Carlo, MonacoWon vacant WBA interim welterweight title
22Win20–1–1 Dean ByrneTKO6, 0:4127 Jun 2015 Hilton Hotel, Blackpool, England
21Win19–1–1 Laszlo Fazekas107 Dec 2014 Titanic Hotel, Liverpool, England
20Win18–1–1 Ramon de la Cruz SenaUD1026 Sep 2014 Basket-Hall, Krasnodar, RussiaRetained WBC Baltic welterweight title
19Win17–1–1 Kaizer MabuzaUD1218 Apr 2014 Basket-Hall, Krasnodar, RussiaRetained WBC Baltic welterweight title
18Win16–1–1 Carlos HerreraKO2, 1:464 Nov 2013 Basket-Hall, Krasnodar, RussiaWon vacant WBC Baltic welterweight title
17Win15–1–1 Fariz Kazimov5, 3:0030 Aug 2013 Laskovyy Bereg, Sukko, Russia
16Win14–1–1 Bogdan ProtsyshynTKO3, 2:5915 May 2013 Casino Conti Giant Hall, Saint Petersburg, Russia
15Draw13–1–1 Aslanbek Kozaev1216 Mar 2013 Sports Palace "Znamya", Noginsk, RussiaFor WBC Baltic and WBC–CISBB welterweight titles
14Win13–1 Mykola KorenevTKO6, 1:5116 Feb 2013 Trade and Entertainment Centre "Moskva", Kaspiysk, Russia
13Win12–1Roman SeliverstovUD1013 Oct 2012 Galich Hall, Krasnodar, Russia
12Win11–1 James OnyangoKO3, 0:4016 Mar 2012 State Circus, Krasnodar, RussiaWon vacant WBC–ABCO welterweight title
11Win10–1 Bogdan Bondarenko3, 0:2319 Nov 2011 Express, Rostov-on-Don, Russia
10Win9–1 Samuel KamauTKO3, 2:3030 Jul 2011 Sport Centre, Kushchyovskaya, RussiaWon vacant WBC Youth Intercontinental interim welterweight title
9Win8–1 Ruslan KhayrtdinovUD1028 May 2011 Red Square, Moscow, RussiaRetained Russia welterweight title
8Win7–1 Movsar KotievTKO2, 1:2826 Mar 2011 Sport Centre, Kushchyovskaya, Russia
7Win6–1 Lochinbek Husanov2 27 Nov 2010 Express, Rostov-on-Don, Russia
6Win5–1 Ivan KaberkonUD1024 Aug 2010 Concert Hall "Russia", Pyatigorsk, RussiaWon vacant Russia welterweight title
5Win4–1 Armen IsraelyanUD427 May 2010 Central Sport Complex, Tyumen, Russia
4Win3–1 Rustam ShidginovUD817 Mar 2010 Versiya Night Club, Pyatigorsk, Russia
3Win2–1 Dmytro LuganskyyUD621 Aug 2009 Olymp, Gelendzhik, Russia
2Loss1–1 Andrey KlimovUD611 Jul 2009 Yunost Sports Complex, Podolsk, Russia
1Win1–0 Vazgen Agadzhanyan412 Jun 2009 State Circus, Sochi, Russia