Jaron Ennis is ready to give his family and friends an unforgettable performance at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. “The Boots” will defend his IBF welterweight title against David Avanesyan on July 13. The bout will be broadcast on DAZN.
Ennis (31-0) will hold the IBF interim title until early 2023 and was named full-time champion after Terence Crawford was stripped of the belt. “The Boots” remains interested in a matchup with the former unbeaten welterweight champion, but will be looking to prove he can withstand the homecoming attention against Avanesyan.
“anything [Crawford] If he thinks he can do it, I can do it even more. I want to show and prove my skills to the world. [and] “My abilities are amazing,” Ennis told Kayla Rivera via Def Pen. “I [haven’t] Really [gone] It's not in the bag yet. I feel like they haven't seen the best of me.”
Avanesyan (30-4-1) made a name for himself as a powerful punching welterweight fighter before losing to Crawford in 2022. The Russian-born fighter will replace Cody Crowley, who was pulled from the card due to a serious eye issue.
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With about five weeks to prepare, Avanesyan is heavily outnumbered but confident in his skills and punching power.
“I want the best fighter, and he's one of the best, but that's what I want,” Avanesyan told The Ring. [a] It's a good opportunity for me. I'm not starting my career so I want the best. I love the fact that he's one of the best players out there. He's very good all-around but he's not good at hitting. Why? [the inactivity] The problem? It's ok, I'm hungry. I just want to beat him. This is my last chance.”
#The undercard sees a young star seek to defend his title for the first time, a former title challenger prepare to take the challenge again and young prospects looking to keep their momentum going.
Undercard of Jaron Ennis vs. David Avanesyan
Here's a breakdown of all the action from the Ennis vs. Avanesyan main card:
Skye Nicholson vs. Diana Vargas
- Division/WeightFeatherweight
- Nicholson Records: 10-0
- Vargas' Record: 19-1
- The belt is fastened: WBC Featherweight Title
Skye Nicholson First defense of world title Diana Vargas.
Nicholson (10-0) held the interim WBC featherweight title until the start of 2023. The 2018 Commonwealth Games gold medalist defeated Sara Mahfod in April to win the vacant title after Amanda Serrano vacated it.
A match against Serrano for the outright championship is a tall order, given Serrano's demand for twelve three-minute rounds. Nicholson is ready to retain all the gold, but he must beat Vargas first.
“Although it's only my 11th fight, I truly believe I am the best featherweight in the world,” Nicholson said. “I would like to find a way to win the other belts as well. My dream is to become the undisputed champion and I'm open to any challenge to get there. I can't wait to tune in live on DAZN on July 13.”
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Vargas (19-1), has won three straight bouts, including 12 by knockout. The 32-year-old Dominican Republic native will be competing in the United States for the first time in his career.
Christopher Diaz vs. Darin Hernandez
- Division/Weight: Super featherweight
- Diaz's record: 28-4
- Hernandez's record: 12-1
- The belt is fastened: Not applicable
Further down on the card Christopher Diaz versus Darin HernandezThe latter will replace Henry Lebron.
Diaz (28-4) is a two-time world title challenger who missed out on title shots at super featherweight (2018) and featherweight (2021). “Pitufo” is on a two-fight win streak and looks set to get back into title contention.
Hernandez (12-1) is on a five-fight win streak since his last loss in 2021. “El Coyote” has won all but two of his fights by knockout.
Khalil Coe vs. Manuel Gallegos
- Division/Weight: Light heavyweight
- Correcor: 8-0-1
- Gallegos Records: 20-2-1
- The belt is fastened: Not applicable
Khalil Coe face Manuel Gallegos.
Ko (8-0-1) is a former U.S. national champion with six power punches to his name. The New Jersey native is ready to ease into a big test in Philadelphia.
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Gallegos (20-2-1) comes into the fight after a successful run at super middleweight, where he was most recently stopped in the fourth round by unbeaten challenger Diego Pacheco. The Mexican fighter will be hoping to end Co's momentum with a rebound win.
Jalil Hackett vs. Peter Dobson
- Division/Weight: Welterweight
- Hackett Records: 8-0
- Dobson Record: 16-1
- The belt is fastened: Not applicable
finally, Jalil Hackett face Peter Dobson.
Hackett (8-0) has won all but one of his fights by knockout. “The Major” signed with Mayweather Promotions to launch his career and recently signed with Matchroom. The 21-year-old Hackett is 4-0 in 2023 and ready to make the most of his new opportunity.
Dobson (16-1), whose unbeaten streak was ended by Conor Benn in February, was a tough fight for both fighters, but Dobson, returning from a 20-month break, was unfazed by the hard-hitting Englishman.
Jaron Ennis vs. David Avanesyan viewing information
- date: July 13th (Saturday)
- time: 8pm ET | 5pm PST | 1am BST (Sunday) | 10am AEST (Sunday)
- positionWells Fargo Center — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- How to watch:
- DAZN Monthly Subscription: US$19.99 on a 12-month contract or $24.99/month / Canada $24.99/month / UK £9.99 on a 12-month contract or £19.99/month / Australia $13.99 AUD
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The Jaron Ennis vs. David Avanesyan fight card will be streamed on DAZN.
