David Avanesyan Biography
Versatile Russian professional boxer, David Gavrushevich Avanesyan is professionally known as David Avanesyan who 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). He made his professional debut on 12th June 2009. Turned professional 2009, his records show, the welterweight boxer has a total of 30 fights, winning 26 of them and 1 draw. Know more about David's Full Biography, Personal Life, Interesting Facts, Net Worth, Wiki, Age, Family, & more.
Famous For
- Being a Russian professional boxer.
- For winning the WBA (Regular) welterweight title in 2017.
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David Avanesyan Early Life
David Avanesyan took birth on 15th August 1988 in Pyatigorsk, Stavropol Krai, Soviet Union (now Russia) however he currently resides in Newark, Nottinghamshire in the United Kingdom. He was born as David Gavrushevich Avanesyan under a Leo horoscope. Avanesyan is of Russian nationality and he belongs to mixed ethnicity as he opened his eyes to an Armenian family in the Caucasus region of Pyatigorsk. He celebrates his birthday on the 15th of August of every year and he has celebrated his 32nd birthday as of 2020. Regarding his family details, he has not shared much about it.
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David Avanesyan Career
Early Career
- David Avanesyan commenced his boxing career-making professional debut on 12th June 2009 where he scored a four-round unanimous decision (UD) against Vazgen Agadzhanyan, who also debuted but he lost a six-round UD to Andrey Klimov in his second fight a month later, on 11th July. His winning streak ended on 16th March 2013, following a split draw against Aslanbek Kozaev.
WBA interim Welterweight champion
- Avanesyan stopped Charlie Navarro in nine rounds to win the vacant WBA interim welterweight title on 7th November 2015 however, 2015 and 2016 were banner years for him as the biggest win of Avanesyan's career took place on 28th 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.
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WBA (Regular) Welterweight champion
- The WBA announced on 15th July 2016 that Keith Thurman would have to make a mandatory defense against interim champion David but the WBA elevated Avanesyan to Regular champion status and Thurman was named Super champion due to negotiations breaking down.
- Later, on 11th January 2017, a spokesperson for Avanesyan announced the fight would take place on 18th February at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, as part of the undercard to Adrien Broner vs. Adrian Granados, aired by Showtime. Sadly, he failed to make a successful first defense of his title, losing a close UD to Peterson in a fight that 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. He earned a purse of $75,000, while Peterson earned $250,000.
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David Avanesyan Personal Life
Concerning David Avanesyan's personal life, there is not much about his personal relation and girlfriend as he always maintains a distance in his personal life and media. But we know he isn't married and has no wife. Since he is still unmarried and single there isn't any chance of him being through a divorce. It seems like he is sharpening his strength and skills to make his all dreams come true rather than being stuck in a relationship. David's sexual orientation is straight and he is not gay.
David Avanesyan Net Worth & Salary
Moving to David Avanesyan's net worth, he has a worth of around $1 million to $5 million as of 2021 whereas the median salary of a professional boxer is $51,370 per annum. His major source of income is from his boxing career though he has earned a good deal of money out of his boxing profession. Since Avanesyan is in the industry for a long time, he earns more than average. Outside the ring, he earns much from endorsements and sponsorships. He received the Toyota Corolla car as a gift for his victory and the work that he put into boxing back in 2016. He earned a purse of $75,000 in the fight against Peterson.
David Avanesyan Body Measurement
1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) tall David Avanesyan looks amazingly fit and handsome with (146lbs) body weight. Blessed with great height and physique, he still carries the aura to rock the shirtless avatar. He has maintained his shape over the years with regular exercise it seems. Avanesyan has short black hair and dark brown eyes. His body build is athletic however his body measurement is unknown.
