At the Gila River Arena, in Glendale, Arizona, interim WBA welterweight champion David Avanesyan scored a unanimous decision victory over three-division former world champion Shane Mosley. Although the fight seemed close at times, the younger Avanesyan proved that he could handle the experience of the veteran Mosley. Relive all the action in FightHype's round-by-round results.
ROUND 1
Seems to be a feeling out process by both fighters. Mosley shows that he has no problem exchanging with the defending interim champ. Mosley knock the champ back with a hard shot as the most significant punch of the 1st round. Round 1 ends with a touch of gloves out of respect for one another. Round to Mosley.
Avanesyan 9 Mosley 10
ROUND 2
Round 2 starts the same and looks as though both fighters are trying to figure each other out. Mosley is using his jab well, but Avanesyan is countering well with harder punches. Round to Avanesyan.
Avanesyan 19 Mosley 19
ROUND 3
Mosley comes out with a few strong left jabs to keep Avanesyan at bay. Both fighters are slow to attack, but are keeping busy. Low blow by Mosley. Avanesyan takes time to recover after dropping to the floor. Avanesyan comes out after the time given for the low blow and doesn't want to slow down. Avanesyan connects with a overhand right that backs Mosley up. Both fighters engage, but Avanesyan gets the better hits in. Round to Avanesyan.
Avanesyan 29 Mosley 28
ROUND 4
Mosley comes at Avanesyan with some hard body punches, but Avanesyan swings back, biting down on his mouthpiece. Possible low blow by Sugar, but Avanesyan takes it and shakes it off. Mosley gets a good head and body combo in, but Avanesyan connect with a clean overhand right that slows Mosley down. Avanesyan finishes the round with some combinations and pushing Mosley back. Round to Avanesyan.
Avanesyan 39 Mosley 37
ROUND 5
Mosley doesn't show any signs of slowing, but Avanesyan is getting more of the power shots through. Avanesyan is covering up well and continuing to counter with his power shots, but isn't following up with more punches. Round to Avanesyan.
Avanesyan 49 Mosley 46
ROUND 6
Mosley and Avanesyan are both slowing a bit. Mosley slips and it's obvious it was a slip. Mosley is throwing more power this round, but is getting beat to the punch. Mosley ends the round with multiple body shots on Avanesyan, but it may be a little too late for this round. Round to Avanesyan.
Avanesyan 59 Mosley 55
ROUND 7
Mosley wants to show his fans that he is the more active fighter. Avanesyan is countering with hooks to the head. Avanesyan lands a few body shots in a row and it slows Mosley down. Mosley is trying to use his jab, but Avanesyan is continuing to find his way inside, keeping Mosley against the ropes and in the corner. Mosley briefly gets Avanesyan in the corner, but doesn't seem to capitalize on the position. Round to Mosley.
Avanesyan 68 Mosley 65
ROUND 8
The round starts the same with Avanesyan covering up well and countering Mosley's combinations. Mosley has been throwing a solid jab throughout the fight, but hasn't been able to keep Avanesyan's shots from making it through. Mosley is throwing his jab out to connect with his strong right hook and lands. Avanesyan walks through it and pushes forward. Mosley is getting the best of Avanesyan and looks like he will take this round. Avanesyan comes back with a few shots that push Mosley to the ropes, but Mosley counters with a beautiful right hook. Round to Mosley.
Avanesyan 77 Mosley 75
ROUND 9
Avanesyan comes out looking fresh and wants to show his combinations off. Avanesyan is pushing Mosley back with multiple body shots while switching stance. Mosley is trying to counter, but Avanesyan is still getting the better of him. Good movement by Avanesyan to stay in control of the round. Round to Avanesyan.
Avanesyan 87 Mosley 84
ROUND 10
Fighters are tying up multiple times now. Mosley hits Avanesyan low and the ref stops the fight to take a point from him. Mosley comes back, wanting to regain control of the fight. Mosley has Avanesyan against the ropes, but didn't capitalize on the spot. Even round at 9-9 due to the low blow point being taken away from Mosley.
Avanesyan 96 Mosley 93
ROUND 11
Mosley is getting Avanesyan against the ropes again and the crowd is behind him chanting his name. Mosley's combinations are wining this round and tiring Avanesyan as his punches become wilder as he misses. Clean straight left by Avanesyan, but Mosley keeps on the attack. The round finishes with both boxers swinging hard, but not connecting as they anticipated. Round to Mosley.
Avanesyan 105 Mosley 103
ROUND 12
Both fighters come in showing respect with the touch of gloves. Mosley is keeping Avanesyan against the ropes with hard shots to the body. Mosley gets shoved in the corner, but he doesn't stay for long. Both fighters are showing that they want this interim belt. Mosley connects with a really hard right hook and Avanesyan responds with the same. Avanesyan ties up with Mosley and pushes him to the corner. Mosley uses combos to get Avanesyan to the ropes, but Avanesyan slips out. Fight finishes with Avanesyan getting the best of Mosley. Round to Avanesyan.
Avanesyan 115 Mosley 112
Official scorecards: 114-113, 117-110, 117-110
THE WINNER BY UNANIMOUS DECISION...DAVID AVANESYAN