Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis will defend his IBF World Welterweight title in opposition to David Avanesyan at Wells Fargo Heart in Philadelphia on Saturday July 13, reside worldwide on DAZN.
Ennis (31-0 28 KOs) defends his crown for the primary time in a long-awaited Philly homecoming, preventing at dwelling for the primary time since November 2018.The 26-year-old, born and raised in Germantown, returns to motion simply over a yr since his fashionable tenth spherical KO win over Roiman Villa in Atlantic Metropolis. Throughout that battle, Ennis efficiently defended his interim title earlier than being elevated to full champion.
Avanesyan (30-4-1 18 KOs) is aiming to develop into a World ruler for the second time, having been elevated to WBA king after successful the interim title in Might 2016 in Arizona in opposition to ‘Sugar’ Shane Mosley, dropping the strap by the best of margins in his protection in opposition to Lamont Peterson in February 2017 in Cincinnati.
The 35-year-old has already had a crack at two-time by taking up Terence Crawford for the WBO crown in Omaha in December 2022, a possibility that adopted an extended reign as European champion that included a pair of KO wins over Kerman Lejarraga and spiteful KOs over British duo Josh Kelly and Liam Taylor. The UK-based Armenian replaces Cody Crowley within the bout, after the Canadian was dominated out for medical causes, and Ennis believes his new foe will serve up a good higher night time for the Philly followers.
“Now that Crowley is formally not my opponent, I really like Avanesyan as a greater opponent,” mentioned Ennis. “He’ll put up a greater battle which will probably be what I would like. July 13, don’t miss this stunning, excellent efficiency!”
“I wish to thank Matchroom, Eddie Hearn, Frank Smith and Tom Dallas, the authorized groups and my long-term supervisor Neil Marsh for this improbable alternative,” mentioned Avanesyan. “Jaron Ennis is a World class boxer who I respect extremely and is a possible enormous star, and on July 13, we’ll discover out if he’s the actual deal.
“After I obtained the decision to enter an amazing battle with such a extremely rated fighters, I didn’t must be requested twice, particularly when it’s for a World title. That is what I like, I’m match and powerful and I’m prepared – let’s have it!
“I promise all followers I’ll give all the pieces to win this World title, that is my final World title probability and I’ve to take it. I do respect Ennis and his profession as he has been good, however he has what I would like and wish.”
Ennis’ conflict with Avanesyan tops an enormous night time of motion in Philadelphia.
Jalil Hackett (8-0 7 KOs) faces Peter Dobson (16-1 9 KOs) in his Matchroom debut over ten rounds for the WBA Continental North America Welterweight title, Skye Nicolson (10-0 1 KO) defends her WBC World Featherweight crown for the primary time in opposition to Dyana Vargas (18-1 12 KOs), Khalil Coe (8-0-1 6 KOs) fights for his first title as he meets Manuel Gallegos (20-2-1 17 KOs) over ten rounds for the USWBC Gentle-Heavyweight strap and there’s an all-Puerto Rican affair for the WBA Continental Latin America Tremendous-Featherweight title between Henry Lebron (19-0 10 KOs) and Christopher Diaz (28-4 18 KOs).
Philadelphia duo Christian Carto (22-1 15 KOs) and Boots Promotions’ Ismail Muhammad (4-0 3 KOs) battle over eight rounds at Tremendous-Bantamweight and 6 rounds at Welterweight respectively, whereas there’s a professional debut for an additional Philly native, as Dennis Thompson steps via the ropes within the paid ranks for the primary time over 4 rounds at Bantamweight, with all three fighters to be matched quickly.
