Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis will now make the primary defence of his IBF welterweight title in opposition to former WBA interim and European champion David Avanesyan, after he stepped in to exchange Cody Crowley.
Ennis was set to make the primary defence of his IBF welterweight title in opposition to Crowley subsequent month earlier than the Canadian was compelled to withdraw from the bout, as a consequence of a broken retina.
It meant Ennis was trying to find a brand new opponent to make sure his enormous homecoming on the Wells Fargo Heart in Philadelphia on July 13 may nonetheless go forward, in his first world title defence after Terence Crawford was stripped of the IBF belt and Ennis was subsequently upgraded to full champion.
After seven days of fear, the occasion has been salvaged, after it was formally introduced that Avanesyan will step in. a lot to the delight of ‘Boots.’
“Now that Crowley is formally not my opponent, I really like Avanesyan as a greater opponent. He’ll put up a greater battle which might be what I need. July 13, don’t miss this lovely, excellent efficiency.”
Avanesyan fought Crawford again in December 2022, developing brief on that event, however does maintain wins over the likes of Shane Mosley, Josh Kelly and Kerman Lejarraga, and he believes this might be his remaining likelihood to turn into world champion.
“I want to thank Matchroom, Eddie Hearn, Frank Smith and Tom Dallas, the authorized groups and my long-term supervisor Neil Marsh for this incredible alternative. Jaron Ennis is a world class boxer who I respect extremely and is a possible enormous star, and on July 13, we are going to discover out if he’s the true deal.
“After I obtained the decision to enter an incredible battle with such a extremely rated fighters, I didn’t should 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 every little thing to win this world title, that is my final world title likelihood and I’ve to take it. I do respect Ennis and his profession as he has been excellent, however he has what I need and want.”
Ennis is extensively thought to be a future famous person of the game, and followers will get to see if he can stay as much as the hype when he faces Avanesyan subsequent month, stay on DAZN.
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