David Alaverdian to Make Return

David Alaverdian is scheduled to make his return to the ring on February 15, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. This will be his first fight in 22 months, which is the longest layoff of his pro career by far.

The 31 year old is 8-0-1 with 6 KOs. The native of Nahariya, Israel has been out of action while recovering from a long respiratory illness. Before his last fight, an April 2023 contest against tough journeyman Ernesto Irias, Alaverdian fell sick for a few days and experienced shortness of breath for a long time afterward.

David is a flashy switcher with a sharp jab, a consistent commitment to the body, and a pair of fleet feet. His fight in February is scheduled for six rounds. No opponent has yet been named. The plan should be to face an opponent to allow David to shake off the ring rust.

If all goes well, there are two possible plans to get Alaverdian into the big fights in 2026 he craves. One strategy would be to stay extremely active, fighting five to seven times next year, regardless of the quality of opposition. Or he can fight two or three more times, stepping up the competition each time. These days, it's not easy to find spots on cards or the proper opponents, so either plan is easier said than done.