WBO #6 welterweight contender and former WBA interim champion David Avanesyan (29-3-1, 17 KOs) is training in Nottinghamshire, England, for his December 10 clash with WBO world champion Terence “Bud” Crawford (38-0, 29 KOs) at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. The bout will be a $39.99 PPV stream on BLK Prime.
“I’m coming into hostile territory, his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska, all his fans will be there in abundance,” said Avanesyan. “I’ve fought most of my career in people’s backyards, and I love it because it gives me an extra buzz. This is what being an underdog is all about. When I walk out of the arena with a monumental victory, I believe I will win his fans over.
“This is an opportunity of a lifetime for my family and me, one I will not take for granted. I know going in that I’m a huge underdog and no one is giving me a chance, but let me tell you, I’m going to surprise everyone watching. I’ve had enough time to prepare, so I’ll be ready for the southpaw.
“There’s a reason Terence Crawford is considered the best fighter in boxing, his skill set is amazing, and he knows how to win. I know my hands are full, but I’m going to do everything I can to become a world champion. I need to stick to the game plan we have in place, and if adjustments need to be made during the fight, I will have to make them.
“As I’ve matured in boxing, I’ve learned a lot of tricks that have helped me become the fighter I am today. Coming from the amateur ranks, I had to learn how to sit on my punches correctly, which can take a lifetime for some fighters. The bad habits that plagued me early in my career, are now fixed. Today I’m a completely different fighter in the ring, and my last six fights have shown my growth when it comes to my power punching. I believe my aggressive style is going to give Crawford problems.”
I don’t care what anyone says..This is a dangerous fight for Bud. Timing is everything in boxing. I see him getting the W, but not without some very uncomfortable moments. Thoughts?
Avanesyan will first have to get Crawford out of his comfort zone inside the ring. That alone will be a climb up a hill to do. Avanesyan tends to fight better either in the pocket or when opponents are in front of him. Crawford’s ability to laterally move and hit at angles will give Avanesyan trouble all night long. I predict Crawford will TKO Avanesyan in the later rounds. Why? Once Avanesyan realizes he has to open up to hit Crawford he will make himself a viable target for Crawford.
I am feeling the same. Crawford better not underestimate Avanesyan.
Avanesyan has definitely earned his shot. I was thinking it’d be perfect for someone like him if the belts did get unified and then vacated because he’d be in a much more winnable fight. I don’t think he beats Crawford, but I can see him making a close fight out of it and I hope he does.
Crawford wins by KO in 8 rds.. let’s be truthful people!
Crawford in 2! This cat brings nothing to the table and is just another bum.
Bum.. come on man, WBO #6. He is not a bum.
Exactly!!! But I wouldn’t call a pro fighter a “bum.” How many times have you fought a pro-fighter? This “bum” would mop you up.
A world ranked pro fighter at that.
Def the language of a casual with absolutely no experience in the sport.
Avanesyan is a dedicated 13 year pro who has fought top-notch opposition. He has only lost to top-level fighters and rightfully advanced to world-class level. I do not know what you have achieved in your career but it is likely you are far from world-class at what you do.
Crawford’s opponent has two arms and two legs like every other and any man can win on any given night. The same was said when Tyson was fighting Douglas. Look how that worked out. We don’t know what Avanesyan had to go through to get this title shot. He is to be respected as a fighter because no one knows what will happen in the ring.
Lol…to what Avanesyan said.
Not matter this could be sliced by some people, IMO this has written all over the word “mismatch”. Forget his win over a crippled Mosley, he lost against the two decent names on his record record (Lamont Peterson and Egidijus Kavaliauskas), soon he was touched by the “Mean Machine” the fight was over, I don’t think Crawford will just touch him.
There will be some clunky moments early because Crawford has been out of the ring for a year by this point but after that it will be one sided
Will he bet his entire purse on it?
Will he bet his entire purse on it?
LOL everyone on here pretending this fight is more significant than it really is. Crawford is going to run through him like diarrhea. TKO within 3-5 rounds, guaranteed.
Avanesyan sounds like a lot of fighters, saying what he has to say to appear confident and competitive. I don’t see this as much of a fight for Bud, who is always supremely prepared for whatever his opponent brings. So good luck to Avanesyan with that “game plan”, especially after he tastes that power.
Avanesyan is tough but limited.
It’s a decent stay busy fight for crawford that he should win with a late tko.
Crawfords long arms give him the advantage in every fight. You have to be physically bigger/stronger/tougher to walk him down and take him out.
Avanesyan is not. And he seems to follow his opponents around as opposed to coming in behind jabs and that will get him in trouble. He also squares up too much.
Avanesyan will have opportunities to land punches when he gets in range. but it won’t happen often enough to win as he will have to eat leather to get past the reach since he doesn’t jab enough to get in position and isn’t strong enough to take the shots continually.
But Definitely not a walk in the park tho for crawford because he is tough and determined and keeps his hands up high.
At crawfords age tho his prime window is waning. I would have favored him over spence slightly had he fought him now.
But Spence has the size, the jab, the toughness and the style to beat crawford. The longer crawford waits to sign the more spence’s odds rise.
If they next I think its a 50/50 fight, if there wait another year, I see Spence wearing Crawford down and stopping him.
Had Conor Benn not totally screwed himself imagine what a Crawford-Benn fight would be like in Omaha?!!!!
I doubt Benn would have been ready in Dec if he fought Eubank. Benn could have fought Boots or Ortiz btw. Not sure why would he get matched against Crawford right now. Benn is no more known here than Avanesyan.
This fight will not do much for Crawfords legacy, purse split, or to get more information on PBC financial reports. Crawford worried about cashing out rather than the big picture of becoming #1 p4p fighter again. Spence did the heavy lifting already. All Crawford had to do is show up to get the belts.
I mentioned after the Ugas fight that Crawford would change his tone on the Spence fight.
Avenesyan has 6 rounds to get the job done. If he don’t jump all over Crawford early, he’ll pay the price later. Crawford is too skilled for Avenesyam to be throwing wide shots mid-combo while squaring up doing so. I think that will be his undoing. Surprise counter from Crawford should be the beginning of the end around round 7, with the fight ending in 9.