Jaron Ennis Heads Home to Take on David Avanesyan on July 13

Jaron “Boots” Ennis will make the first defense of his IBF title against David Avanesyan on July 13th Wells Fargo Center in his native hometown of Philadelphia, PA. This fight will be presented live on DAZN via Matchroom Boxing starting at 8p.m ET.

Jaron “Boots” Ennis (31-0, 28KOs) who is ranked as the number 2 contender at welterweight will be returning home for the first time since 2018 when he knocked out Raymond Serrano in two rounds. Ennis last fought over a year ago when he knocked out Roiman Villa in ten rounds. Ennis is considered a boogeyman in the division which makes it hard for getting the bigger fights. Ennis is a “high risk, low reward” fighter. Ennis is a switch hitting, slick fighter with immaculate defense with accurate and fast hands. Ennis will be looking to put on a show, come fight night, he will be making a big statement in his hometown to prove his name deserves to put in the mix with the elites of the division. Ennis stated, “Now that Crowley is officially not my opponent, I actually like Avanesyan as a better opponent,” said Ennis in a press statement. “He will put up a better fight which will be what I want. July 13, don’t miss this beautiful, outstanding performance!”

Avanesyan was a replacement for Cody Crowley who had to withdraw from the fight due to failing a pre-fight medical exam. This will be Avanesyan’s second chance at fighting for a title, the first was when he loss via sixth round knockout against Terence Crawford back in 2022 for the WBO welterweight title. Avanesyan retired boxing legend Shane Mosely back in 2016 when he beat him via unanimous decision. Avanesyan also beat the British phenom, Josh Kelly via sixth round stoppage in 2021.

Avanesyan says he did not hesitate to accept the world title fight, adding that he holds the 26-year-old Ennis (31-0, 28 KOs) in high regard. “Jaron Ennis is a World class boxer who I respect highly and is a potential huge star, and on July 13, we will find out if he is the real deal,” said Avanesyan. “I promise all fans I will give everything to win this world title, this is my last world title chance and I have to take it. I do respect Ennis and his career as he has been perfect, but he has what I want and need.”

The rest of the card includes Jalil Hackett (8-0, 7 KOs) making his Matchroom debut against Peter Dobson (16-1, 9 KOs) in a ten round welterweight fight, Skye Nicolson (10-0, 1 KO) defending her WBC featherweight title against Dyana Vargas (18-1, 12 KOs), Khalil Coe (8-0-1, 6 KOs) facing Manuel Gallegos in a ten round light heavyweight bout and Henry Lebron (19-0, 10 KOs) facing Christopher Diaz (28-4, 18 KOs).

Tune in come fight night and don’t miss out on this action-packed night of fights in Philadelphia!