Avenasyan retains EBU title

European welterweight champion (EBU) David Avanesyan successfully defended his title by defeating Briton Josh Kelly by TKO in the sixth round on Saturday at Wembley Arena in London, England.

Kelly suffered his first professional loss at the hands of Russian Avanesyan, who obliged Kelly’s coach, Adam Booth, to throw in the towel after two knockdowns in the sixth round.

“I feel very, very good,” Avanesyan told Sky Sports. “I waited a long time for this fight. I trained hard for the fight. I have had long periods away from my children. I miss them. I have not seen my children, my parents and my friends in a long time. Thanks to my team and English fans for giving me this opportunity. ”