Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis is set to defend his IBF welterweight title for the first time against David Avanesyan. The fight is scheduled to take place at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, with Ennis fighting in front of a supportive home crowd. Ennis, with a perfect record of 31-0 with 28 knockouts, is looking to make a statement in this fight.
Prior to the main event, WBC World female featherweight champion Skye Nicolson faced off against Dyana Vargas. The fight ended in a unanimous decision victory for Nicolson, with scores of 100-90, 100-90, and 100-9. However, the fight was criticized for being lackluster, with Nicolson resorting to excessive clinching and movement throughout the bout.
The main event is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. ET, with the ringwalks expected around 10:37 p.m. ET. The entire event will be broadcast live on DAZN. Avanesyan, coming off a failed title shot against Terence Crawford, is looking to capitalize on this second chance. The matchups on the card are expected to be entertaining, with fighters like Khalil Coe, Kwame Ritter, Jalil Hackett, and Peter Dobson all scheduled to compete.
Ennis has made it clear that he intends to make a statement by knocking out Avanesyan. However, he faces a tough task in outdoing Crawford’s quick sixth-round knockout of Avanesyan in their previous encounter. Ennis will need to be aggressive from the start and risk taking shots from Avanesyan, who is known for his power. To solidify his position as a rising star in the welterweight division, Ennis must be willing to engage in exciting and action-packed fights.
Avanesyan may not possess the technical skills and agility of Ennis, but he has proven knockout power. This makes him a dangerous opponent, particularly if Ennis decides to come out swinging for an early finish. Ennis will need to navigate the challenge of facing a hard-hitting opponent while still showcasing his own skills and athleticism in the ring.
The Ennis vs. Avanesyan fight promises to be an exciting clash between two talented welterweights. Ennis will need to balance his desire for a knockout with the need to respect Avanesyan’s power. The outcome of this fight could have significant implications for the welterweight division, with Ennis looking to solidify his status as a top contender.