David Avanesyan
"Ava"
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Nationality: Russia
Hometown: Tabynskoe, Russia
Birth Date: 1988-08-15
Height: 5.8 cm
Reach: 68.5 cm
Stance: orthodox
Professional Record
31
Wins
(19 by KO)5
Losses
(3 by KO)1
Draws
37
Total Fights
Biography
David Avanesyan, born on August 15, 1988, in Pyatigorsk, Stavropol Krai, Soviet Union (now Russia), stands as a distinguished Russian professional boxer being 5’8. Holding the European welterweight title since 2019 and previously the WBA (Regular) welterweight title in 2017, Avanesyan has etched his name in the annals of boxing history. Notably, the biggest win of his career occurred on May 28, 2016, when he secured a clear unanimous decision against decorated former world champion Shane Mosley, marking his United States debut.
In the technical realm, Avanesyan possesses world-level power, strength, and a mature understanding of the sport. His mental fortitude, grit, and hustle-and-bustle style contribute to his legacy as one of the greatest active welterweights. Notable improvements include a knockout victory against highly rated Josh Kelly and a triumph over the resilient Spanish fighter. His victory over an older Sugar Shane Mosley further solidifies his standing in the welterweight division.
Technical Overview
Avanesyan's fighting style is characterized by an intense, high-pressure pace. Employing a high guard and a peekaboo-like approach to block and parry punches, he adeptly rolls and ducks while closing the distance to dodge incoming strikes. The strategic use of the guard protects the majority of his head while leaving a calculated gap to spot punches, creating a tempting target for opponents. Avanesyan capitalizes on lazy punches, responding with timely and powerful counterpunches or seizing the opportunity to attack the inside.
One of Avanesyan's distinctive tactics is switching stances, similar to Crawford, enhancing his dynamism and enabling the setup of punches from different angles. This strategic move forces opponents to adapt to the change in stance, potentially leading to mistakes. Known for his Russian pop with foot feints and ghost-like punching feints, Avanesyan's elusive movements create an unpredictable and challenging dynamic for his adversaries.
In the realm of European welterweights, Avanesyan stands as an active force, defeating Olympians like the previously undefeated Josh Kelly. His technical overview showcases a versatile and strategic boxer, making him a formidable presence in the welterweight division. As he continues to exhibit his prowess in the ring, David Avanesyan cements his legacy as a force to be reckoned with in the world of professional boxing.
Fight History
12/29/24 vs. Sadudee Srimueang, W-TKO, 1/6
07/13/24 vs. Jaron Ennis, L-RTD, 5/12
12/20/23 vs. Serge Ambomo, W-RTD, 4/6
12/10/22 vs. Terence Crawford, L-KO, 6/12
03/19/22 vs. Oskari Metz, W-TKO, 1/12
10/02/21 vs. Liam Taylor, W-TKO, 2/12
02/20/21 vs. Josh Kelly, W-TKO, 6/12
12/12/19 vs. Jose del Rio, W-KO, 1/12
09/28/19 vs. Kerman Lejarraga, W-TKO, 1/12
03/30/19 vs. Kerman Lejarraga, W-TKO, 9/12
02/16/18 vs. Egidijus Kavaliauskas, L-TKO, 6/10
12/09/17 vs. Serge Ambomo, W-PTS, 8/8
02/18/17 vs. Lamont Peterson, L-UD, 12/12
05/28/16 vs. Shane Mosley, W-UD, 12/12
11/07/15 vs. Charlie Navarro, W-TKO, 9/12
06/27/15 vs. Dean Byrne, W-TKO, 6/8
12/07/14 vs. Laszlo Fazekas, W-PTS, 10/10
09/26/14 vs. Ramon De La Cruz Sena, W-UD, 10/10
04/18/14 vs. Kaizer Mabuza, W-UD, 12/12
11/04/13 vs. Carlos Leonardo Herrera, W-KO, 2/10
08/30/13 vs. Fariz Kazimov, W-RTD, 5/8
05/15/13 vs. Bogdan Protsyshyn, W-TKO, 3/8
03/16/13 vs. Aslanbek Kozaev, D-SD, 12/12
02/16/13 vs. Mykola Korenev, W-TKO, 6/8
10/13/12 vs. Roman Seliverstov, W-UD, 10/10
03/16/12 vs. James Onyango, W-KO, 3/12
11/19/11 vs. Bogdan Bondarenko, W-KO, 3/6
07/30/11 vs. Samuel Kamau, W-TKO, 3/10
05/28/11 vs. Ruslan Khayrtdinov, W-UD, 10/10
03/26/11 vs. Movsar Kotiev, W-TKO, 2/6
11/27/10 vs. Lochinbek Khusanov, W-TKO, 2/6
08/24/10 vs. Ivan Kaberkon, W-UD, 10/10
05/27/10 vs. Armen Israelyan, W-UD, 4/4
03/17/10 vs. Rustam Shidginov, W-UD, 8/8
08/21/09 vs. Dmytro Luganskyy, W-UD, 6/6
07/11/09 vs. Andrey Klimov, L-UD, 6/6
06/12/09 vs. Vazgen Agadzhanyan, W-UD, 4/4
