Jaron Ennis Faces Karen Chukhadzhian for Welterweight Championship
- Jaron Ennis, known as Boots, will defend his welterweight title against Karen Chukhadzhian on Saturday at the Wells Fargo Center.
- Ennis has an undefeated record of 32 wins, with 29 victories coming by knockout.
- This fight marks a significant event in Philadelphia boxing, being the first title fight in the venue since 1996.
Jaron Ennis, the welterweight champion known as Boots, is set to defend his title against Ukrainian boxer Karen Chukhadzhian on Saturday night at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Ennis, a native of Germantown and a Golden Gloves champion, boasts an impressive record of 32 wins with 29 knockouts. He has drawn large crowds, including 14,119 fans in his last fight, making a significant impact on boxing in Philadelphia. This title fight is notable as the first at the Wells Fargo Center since 2001 and the first title bout since its opening in 1996. Ennis's fights are promoted by Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing, and he has faced challenges in getting fights with top welterweight contenders. His rise reflects a renewed interest in boxing events in Philadelphia amidst a landscape where major bouts are increasingly held in Saudi Arabia or involve high-profile gimmicks.