David Avanesyan is ready to test himself against Josh Taylor following his disappointing loss to Terence Crawford at the backend of 2022.
The Armenian contender was halted by Crawford, but the fight was dripping with controversy when it was abundantly clear that Crawford’s gloves were damaged, and he was allowed to continue fighting with them.
The issue has been raised by Avanesyan’s team but with that matter still ongoing, Avanesyan is eager to resume his career.
Talk within the sport is suggesting Taylor could move to welterweight following his one-sided loss top Teofimo Lopez this past summer and Avanesyan is ready to put himself back in the world title mix by taking on the former 140lbs undisputed ruler.
“My manager Neil [Marsh] has been working hard and Josh Taylor stated he wanted [to come back at] 147 so it’s an obvious fight to make but, sadly, we haven’t heard back from them,” said Avanesyan when interviewed by BoxingScene.
“I’ve had support off the wonderful people of Scotland in the past and I love the away end. I was never given it easy so why change now? He would have a partisan crowd - the more the better in my eyes - and this fight would sell.
“I won’t disrespect Josh. He has achieved so much and proven to take challenges so hopefully he would accept the fight with me.”