IBF welterweight champion Jaron Ennis is ready for an additional residence sport, as Matchroom introduced that “Boots” will rematch IBF obligatory challenger Karen Chukhadzhian on November ninth at Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Middle.
It’s unclear how precisely Matchroom gained management of the bout after P2M Field Promotions outbid them by a substantial margin earlier this month, however right here we’re.
Chukhadzhian (24-2, 13 KO) didn’t go down towards Ennis (32-0, 29 KO) or enable him to impress, however he additionally didn’t win a spherical. He’s received three straight since, choosing up an IBF trinket alongside the best way and subsequently beating Harry Scarff to “earn” one other crack on the champ. I don’t envision this one going any higher for him.
“I’m excited to be again headlining in my metropolis once more,” mentioned Ennis. “I’m able to proceed dominating the division, making a giant assertion and displaying everybody why I’m one of the best Welterweight on the earth!
“It’s time to have some enjoyable, hold crushing whoever is in entrance of me, placed on a fantastic, dominant, crushing efficiency in entrance of my household, buddies and supporters, whereas defending and retaining my IBF world title in spectacular style. It’s time!”
“Expensive boxing followers,” mentioned Chukhadzhian. “I need to share with you the excellent news: on November 9 we are going to combat for the IBF World title towards Ennis.
“I’ll have sufficient time to arrange and present a fantastic and spectacular combat! Champ, prepare for the battle, will probably be sizzling!”
As revealed earlier this week, WBC tremendous flyweight titlist Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez (20-0, 13 KO) will meet interim champ Pedro Guevara (42-4-1, 22 KO) within the co-feature. This figures to be a enjoyable one between one of many sport’s finest abilities and a sturdy, succesful veteran.
“On November 9 tune in to DAZN, get your tickets and witness one other thrilling efficiency,” mentioned Rodriguez. “My belts aren’t going anyplace! And nonetheless!”
“I’m very glad to have this chance to combat Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez,” mentioned Guevera. “I’m very grateful to Matchroom, JD promotions and Bxstrs for getting me this combat.
“I’m telling you instantly that I’m going to arrange to placed on a battle and an excellent present and to win on November 9 in Philadelphia. I’m going with all the things and for all the things, Viva Mexico and Viva Mazatlan, Sinaloa.”
Eddie Hearn additionally introduced that former WBA featherweight champ Raymond Ford (15-1-1, 8 KO) will make his tremendous featherweight debut towards Orlando Gonzalez (23-2, 13 KO). Gonzalez flamed out as a prospect after losses to Robeisy Ramirez and Misael Lopez, however did placed on a present towards Jorge Castaneda on ProBox TV final 12 months.
