David Avanesyan’s manager, Neil Marsh, has issued a reminder that, at 37-years-old, his man remains ready and willing to step into the ring with anybody at 147 or 154 pounds.

Marsh believes that the former world title contender has being unfairly written off after being beaten by two of the world’s very best.

“His last two defeats, one was an all action loss to Terence Crawford - who just beat Canelo - and he then took on Jaron Ennis with four weeks notice and gave him a hard night's work until a severe cheek injury stopped him. Ennis was so impressed that he recruited him for his next camp as sparring partner,” Marsh told The Ring.

Between 2019 and 2022, Avanesyan ruled the European welterweight scene. The Russian boxed for the famous title six times, winning each fight inside the distance.

That reign of terror seemed to convince European welterweights and their handlers that they would be better served by avoiding the dangerous Russian and he has been persona non grata ever since.

With world level opportunities increasingly hard to find, Avanesyan and Marsh are hoping that attitudes have changed.

They will pay close attention when British and Commonwealth welterweight champion, Conah Walker, fights the highly-rated and undefeated Pat McCormack in Monaco on December 7.

“In the past David has always had to fight in the away corner, defeating many unbeaten challengers by knockout and winning and defending the European title five times from the away corner,” Marsh said.

“One fight he likes is Pat McCormack. He believes a hostile fight in the North East would be great, especially after defeating unbeaten Olympian, Josh Kelly, a few years ago but the winner of the Walker vs. McCormack fight would be great fight for the UK fans [whoever it is].”

Avanesyan has always trusted Marsh to fight his corner and get him into position. Until recently, something has always turned up but it is proving harder than ever to find anybody willing to get into the ring with him.

He prefers to let his hands speak for him but he too can’t understand why nobody is willing to take him on.

“I will watch Brian Norman fight Devin Haney. Respectfully, I’d also love Jack Catterall. We like Jack but I’ll make sure we have a war and please any onlookers,” he said.

“My manager, Neil Marsh, works tirelessly but it seems the same answer always comes back. They want a couple more fights or they’re not ready yet.

“Turki Alalshikh could test this. I will fight anybody but listen to the excuses they make when my name is mentioned.

“I respect any fighter but huge rewards come for those who take a chance. McCormack is touted as a golden boy. Respectfully, it sells a big venue out. I can’t see why that can’t be made.”

Avanesyan recently kept his tools sharp by helping Paddy Donovan prepare for his vacant IBF welterweight title fight with Lewis Crocker.

He was in Belfast to see Donovan lose a close split decision to his fellow Irishman and - like every welterweight on the planet - would love the opportunity to face the new champion.

Where Avanesyan differs from most fighters who harbour world title aspirations is that he refuses to limit his options whilst he waits for the perfect opportunity to land in his lap.

In an ideal world, Turki Alalshikh’s desire for exciting, risk taking fighters would land him a big fight on a Riyadh Season show but, if that doesn’t happen, he and Marsh will continue to hunt for an opening.

Avanesyan doesn’t want warm up fights or six months' notice. He doesn’t expect to see his name on the left hand side of the poster. He just wants somebody to accept the challenge and fight him.

“As all fans know, I’ll fight anyone, anywhere and give my all,” he said.

“Things are sadly quiet now. I just want to fight and I believe I deserve a good fight. Promotionally I am a free agent. My demands are always very fair. I’ve never lost a fight through negotiations and all promoters know that when a fight gets made, we do our job and everyone leaves happy regardless of the result.

“I’m ready to fight in Saudi Arabia, the UK, the USA. I’ll go to Mongolia, I don’t care. I love a tear up.”