Best fights of David Avanesyan
Over 16 years as a professional, David Avanesyan has compiled a 31-5-1 (19) record, including 20 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. David Avanesyan KOs Liam Taylor
On October 2, 2021 David Avanesyan defended his European welterweight title against Liam Taylor. Avanesyan was 33 years old with a record of 27-3-1, and Taylor was 30 with a record of 23-1-1. Avanesyan was on a 4-fight winning streak and Taylor was on a 2-fight winning streak. Avanesyan stopped Liam Taylor via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
2. David Avanesyan KOs Kerman Lejarraga in their 2nd fight
On September 28, 2019 David Avanesyan defended his European welterweight title against Kerman Lejarraga. It was their second meeting. Avanesyan was 31 years old with a record of 24-3-1, and Lejarraga was 27 with a record of 28-1. Both Avanesyan and Lejarraga were coming off a win. Avanesyan stopped Kerman Lejarraga via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
3. David Avanesyan KOs Kerman Lejarraga
On March 30, 2019 David Avanesyan fought Kerman Lejarraga for the European welterweight title. Avanesyan was 30 years old with a record of 23-3-1, and Lejarraga was 27 with a record of 27-0. Avanesyan was coming off a loss, while Lejarraga was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak. Avanesyan stopped Kerman Lejarraga via TKO in the 9th round. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
4. David Avanesyan loses to Terence Crawford via KO
On December 10, 2022 David Avanesyan fought Terence Crawford for the WBO welterweight title. Avanesyan was 34 years old with a record of 29-3-1, and Crawford was 35 with a record of 38-0. Avanesyan was on a 6-fight winning streak and Crawford was on an undefeated 38-fight winning streak. Crawford stopped Avanesyan via KO in the 6th round. Failed to capture the title.
5. David Avanesyan KOs Josh Kelly
On February 20, 2021 David Avanesyan defended his European welterweight title against Josh Kelly. Avanesyan was 32 years old with a record of 26-3-1, and Kelly was 26 with a record of 10-0-1. Avanesyan was on a 3-fight winning streak and Kelly was coming off a win. Avanesyan stopped Josh Kelly via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
6. David Avanesyan KOs Oskari Metz
On March 19, 2022 David Avanesyan defended his European welterweight title against Oskari Metz. Avanesyan was 33 years old with a record of 28-3-1, and Metz was 30 with a record of 15-0. Avanesyan was on a 5-fight winning streak and Metz was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Avanesyan stopped Oskari Metz via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
7. David Avanesyan KOs Jose Del Rio
On December 12, 2019 David Avanesyan defended his European welterweight title against Jose Del Rio. Avanesyan was 31 years old with a record of 25-3-1, and Rio was 0 with a record of 0-0. Avanesyan was on a 2-fight winning streak. Avanesyan stopped Jose Del Rio via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
8. David Avanesyan defeats Shane Mosley
On May 28, 2016 David Avanesyan defended his WBA interim welterweight title against Shane Mosley. Avanesyan was 27 years old with a record of 21-1-1, and Mosley was 44 with a record of 49-9-1. Avanesyan was on a 8-fight winning streak and Mosley was on a 2-fight winning streak. Avanesyan won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
9. David Avanesyan loses to Lamont Peterson via unanimous decision
On February 18, 2017 David Avanesyan defended his WBA (Regular) welterweight title against Lamont Peterson. Avanesyan was 28 years old with a record of 22-1-1, and Peterson was 33 with a record of 34-3-1. Avanesyan was on a 9-fight winning streak and Peterson was coming off a win. Avanesyan lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Peterson.
10. David Avanesyan KOs Sadudee Srimueang
On December 29, 2024 David Avanesyan faced Sadudee Srimueang in a welterweight bout. Avanesyan was 36 years old with a record of 30-5-1, and Srimueang was 0 with a record of 0-0. Avanesyan was coming off a loss. Avanesyan stopped Sadudee Srimueang via TKO in the 1st round.