# 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 2019 and previously the WBA (Regular) welterweight title in 2017 (previously the interim title from 2015 until being promoted).

## Early life

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

## 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.

#### 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 (Regular) 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.

#### Avanesyan vs. Kelly

On February 20, 2021, Avanesyan fought Josh Kelly, who was ranked #15 by the IBF at welterweight. Avanesyan won the fight via sixth-round TKO.

#### Avanesyan vs. Taylor

In his next bout, Avanesyan fought and defeated Liam Taylor via second-round TKO.

#### Avanesyan vs. Ennis

Avanesyan unsuccessfully challenged Jaron Ennis for the IBF welterweight title at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, on July 13, 2024, losing when he retired on his stool at the end of round five.

## Professional boxing record

| 37 fights | 31 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 19 | 3 |
| By decision | 12 | 2 |
| Draws | 1 | 1 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
| 37 | Win | 31–5–1 | Sadudee Srimueang | TKO | 1 (6), 1:35 | 29 Dec 2024 | Kathu Boxing Club, Kathu, Thailand | |
| 36 | Loss | 30–5–1 | Jaron Ennis | RTD | 5 (12), 3:00 | 13 Jul 2024 | Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | For IBF welterweight title |
| 35 | Win | 30–4–1 | Serge Ambomo | RTD | 4 (6), 3:00 | 20 Dec 2023 | The Eastside Rooms, Birmingham, England | |
| 34 | Loss | 29–4–1 | Terence Crawford | KO | 6 (12) , 2:14 | 10 Dec 2022 | CHI Health Center Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. | For WBO welterweight title |
| 33 | Win | 29–3–1 | Oskari Metz | TKO | 1 (12) , 2:00 | 19 Mar 2022 | The SSE Arena Wembley, London, England | Retained European welterweight title |
| 32 | Win | 28–3–1 | Liam Taylor | TKO | 2 (12) , 2:18 | 2 Oct 2021 | The SSE Arena Wembley, London, England | Retained European welterweight title |
| 31 | Win | 27–3–1 | Josh Kelly | TKO | 6 (12), 2:15 | 20 Feb 2021 | The SSE Arena, Wembley, London, England | Retained European welterweight title |
| 30 | Win | 26–3–1 | Jose Del Rio | TKO | 1 (12), 2:06 | 12 Dec 2019 | Pavelló de la Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain | Retained European welterweight title |
| 29 | Win | 25–3–1 | Kerman Lejarraga | TKO | 1 (12), 2:26 | 28 Sep 2019 | Bilbao Arena, Bilbao, Spain | Retained European welterweight title |
| 28 | Win | 24–3–1 | Kerman Lejarraga | TKO | 9 (12), 2:27 | 30 Mar 2019 | Bilbao Arena, Bilbao, Spain | Won European welterweight title |
| 27 | Loss | 23–3–1 | Egidijus Kavaliauskas | TKO | 6 (10), 1:55 | 16 Feb 2018 | Grand Sierra Resort Grand Theatre, Reno, Nevada, U.S. | For WBC-NABF welterweight title |
| 26 | Win | 23–2–1 | Serge Ambomo | PTS | 8 | 9 Dec 2017 | Imperial Banqueting Suite, Bilston, England | |
| 25 | Loss | 22–2–1 | Lamont Peterson | UD | 12 | 18 Feb 2017 | Cintas Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, US | Lost WBA (Regular) welterweight title |
| 24 | Win | 22–1–1 | Shane Mosley | UD | 12 | 28 May 2016 | Gila River Arena, Glendale, Arizona, US | Retained WBA interim welterweight title |
| 23 | Win | 21–1–1 | Charlie Navarro | TKO | 9 (12), 1:50 | 7 Nov 2015 | Salle des Etoiles, Monte Carlo, Monaco | Won vacant WBA interim welterweight title |
| 22 | Win | 20–1–1 | Dean Byrne | TKO | 6 (8), 0:41 | 27 Jun 2015 | Hilton Hotel, Blackpool, England | |
| 21 | Win | 19–1–1 | Laszlo Fazekas | PTS | 10 | 7 Dec 2014 | Titanic Hotel, Liverpool, England | |
| 20 | Win | 18–1–1 | Ramon de la Cruz Sena | UD | 10 | 26 Sep 2014 | Basket-Hall, Krasnodar, Russia | Retained WBC Baltic welterweight title |
| 19 | Win | 17–1–1 | Kaizer Mabuza | UD | 12 | 18 Apr 2014 | Basket-Hall, Krasnodar, Russia | Retained WBC Baltic welterweight title |
| 18 | Win | 16–1–1 | Carlos Herrera | KO | 2 (10), 1:46 | 4 Nov 2013 | Basket-Hall, Krasnodar, Russia | Won vacant WBC Baltic welterweight title |
| 17 | Win | 15–1–1 | Fariz Kazimov | RTD | 5 (8), 3:00 | 30 Aug 2013 | Laskovyy Bereg, Sukko, Russia | |
| 16 | Win | 14–1–1 | Bogdan Protsyshyn | TKO | 3 (8), 2:59 | 15 May 2013 | Casino Conti Giant Hall, Saint Petersburg, Russia | |
| 15 | Draw | 13–1–1 | Aslanbek Kozaev | SD | 12 | 16 Mar 2013 | Sports Palace "Znamya", Noginsk, Russia | For WBC Baltic and WBC–CISBB welterweight titles |
| 14 | Win | 13–1 | Mykola Korenev | TKO | 6 (8), 1:51 | 16 Feb 2013 | Trade and Entertainment Centre "Moskva", Kaspiysk, Russia | |
| 13 | Win | 12–1 | Roman Seliverstov | UD | 10 | 13 Oct 2012 | Galich Hall, Krasnodar, Russia | |
| 12 | Win | 11–1 | James Onyango | KO | 3 (12), 0:40 | 16 Mar 2012 | State Circus, Krasnodar, Russia | Won vacant WBC–ABCO welterweight title |
| 11 | Win | 10–1 | Bogdan Bondarenko | KO | 3 (6), 0:23 | 19 Nov 2011 | Express, Rostov-on-Don, Russia | |
| 10 | Win | 9–1 | Samuel Kamau | TKO | 3 (10), 2:30 | 30 Jul 2011 | Sport Centre, Kushchyovskaya, Russia | Won vacant WBC Youth Intercontinental interim welterweight title |
| 9 | Win | 8–1 | Ruslan Khayrtdinov | UD | 10 | 28 May 2011 | Red Square, Moscow, Russia | Retained Russia welterweight title |
| 8 | Win | 7–1 | Movsar Kotiev | TKO | 2 (6), 1:28 | 26 Mar 2011 | Sport Centre, Kushchyovskaya, Russia | |
| 7 | Win | 6–1 | Lochinbek Husanov | TKO | 2 (6) | 27 Nov 2010 | Express, Rostov-on-Don, Russia | |
| 6 | Win | 5–1 | Ivan Kaberkon | UD | 10 | 24 Aug 2010 | Concert Hall "Russia", Pyatigorsk, Russia | Won vacant Russia welterweight title |
| 5 | Win | 4–1 | Armen Israelyan | UD | 4 | 27 May 2010 | Central Sport Complex, Tyumen, Russia | |
| 4 | Win | 3–1 | Rustam Shidginov | UD | 8 | 17 Mar 2010 | Versiya Night Club, Pyatigorsk, Russia | |
| 3 | Win | 2–1 | Dmytro Luganskyy | UD | 6 | 21 Aug 2009 | Olymp, Gelendzhik, Russia | |
| 2 | Loss | 1–1 | Andrey Klimov | UD | 6 | 11 Jul 2009 | Yunost Sports Complex, Podolsk, Russia | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Vazgen Agadzhanyan | UD | 4 | 12 Jun 2009 | State Circus, Sochi, Russia | |