IBF welterweight champion Jaron “Boots” Ennis (32-0, 28 KOs) stopped David Avanesyan (30-4-1, 18 KOs) in five rounds on Saturday night at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ennis beat down the rugged Avanesyan, dropping him in round five. Avanesyan wasn’t able to continue for the six round.
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Ennis performance was second to none. Excellent speed, body shots, uppercuts, and switching styles
I hope and wish he would fight more often.
Tai…have seen Boots do much better…Boots needed a fight like this… surprisingly Boots was hit often tonight….can’t do that against Crawford…this fight showed Boots not ready for Crawford at this point…Crawford can be physical like David was tonight…even moreso…David landed some shots…can’t have that against Crawford ..good test…Boots alot better than this….need to focus…stay off social media and stay in the gym…Good quality win….
@Sean,
I agreed Boots was hit with some shots, he usually doesn’t get hit.
Perhaps. It was ring rust, Ennis desired to get David out before Crawford or to give a shot Boots was willing to take one.
He definitely can’t do that with Crawford
What???? Boots get hits often. What you ” hit with some shots he usually doesn’t get hit with”? He always gets hit a lot
Yes he does . He is fortunate he wasn’t facing Bud Crawford or Virgil Ortiz.
I’ve been singing Ennis’s praises for a while, but I agree, he did nothing in this fight to show that he can do this against elite fighters, mainly Crawford. Crawford is a masterful technician that thinks 3 steps ahead of his opponents. Boots doesn’t appear to be on that level.
They all want to fight for millions only once they get some attention form the fans and the media. That is why we only see them once every 18 months or 2 years.
Naaaaaa Vergil ko boots at 3rd round
Ortiz is a one punch ko artist
Ennis is easy to hit
Vergil had ko Avanesyan in 2 rds
Virgil would do well for awhile but he’s too one dimensional for the superbly talented Boots, but he’s very dangerous. Boots’ D would have to be tighter.
Ortiz would sent Boots to the ER.
Bored boxing card I’m ready to sleep good night
Lil Jaylen Brown boxed well
Ha! He does look like Jaylen Brown!- You know Jaylen Brown’s dad is Marcellus Brown, the 7ft heavyweight journeyman who fought in the 90’s, early 2000’s and even somewhat recently
Wow thats a shocker
Thats what happens when you move from taxi drivers to real fighters and avanesyan is old class b fighter
Now it’s time to see if Boots can hang with the elite.
Boots was much the best last night, but he did show some vulnerabilities. He gets hit a lot, and even appeared to get rocked a few times. To his credit, he fought through it and finished his night fairly early. I’d note that he got away with MANY low punches. The ref last night more or less just let it go, but there would be other refs deducting points for the same punches.
Although not nearly as good, “Boots” reminds me Tommy Hearns, who when he stepped up was beaten soundly by Hagler and Leonard. ” Boots” is too easy to hit! I’d rate his performance tonight about C.
Soundly? Hearns was beating Sugar Ray badly before Leonard staged his amazing comeback.
The problem I see with Ennis is that he believes all the media hype around him. Its getting to his head. He has a way to go before he takes on Ortiz, Crawford, or even Spence.
Ennis is back in action.
It is too bad Ortiz is unable to safely make 147 because I always believed Ennis/Ortiz would have been a great fight – if Ortiz does not go to 160, maybe they will later meet at 154.
Before competing against the bigger cats at 147, let’s see how Ennis looks against Norman. Unless Madrimov provides substantial problems to Crawford, I am not sure if Crawford will return to 147, so Ennis will have to eventually go hunting at 154.
Before going to 154, Ennis should make attempts to become undisputed at 147 (Norman, Barrios and Stanionis). 154 is no joke, and Ennis should stay at 147 (for now) and focus on fighting consistency, for rhythmic purposes.
Let’s hope Ennis’ camp members do not try to rush him to 154.
“Boots” and Ortiz will meet at 154.
Needed to use his jab more. When he uses it he is practically unbeatable. When he started forcing things chasing a Ko he started getting hit. Needs to show more patience. It will come with experience. He is still a bit green, but the talent is there.
Agree Kp…. hopefully just rust…needs to fight often
Ennis has nothing on Crawford. I actually think it would be an easy fight for Crawford after this outing. He may do well against the other champs at 147. He needs to steer clear of Crawford.
Not impressed
You just can’t please anyone. Guy wins every round, gets a stoppage, and all I’m hearing is criticism. No wonder boxing is losing it’s popularity. It’s fans wallow in negativity. How about giving an honest assessment instead of just looking for any opportunity to piss on someone’s parade?
KP… understand…Boots is saying that he can beat Crawford…while I have seen Boots perform much better against tougher opponents…how a fighter performs in the ring is a “truth” any fighter can be great on a given night.i.e.Tyson vs. Douglas..and vice versa…Boots was hit alot last night….Boots don’t have to worry about the casual fan making a critique or observation….But he does have to be concerned about the “truths” that fighting in the ring will reveal… especially to his opponents…. Expose a fighter too soon …you may get another Fernando Vargas
Who is Jaron Boots Ennis has beaten he might be good but has he been tested yet I mean there is Keith Thurman, Danny Garcia out there I mean before we anoint him the next Sugar Ray Leonard let him fight some one
No chance vs. Crawford. Enis defense is too porous for a precise and powerful shooter like Crawford.
It’s funny that people say they want excitement, so Ennis opens himself up a bit more to score a stoppage, against an opponent who basically fights in a shell like a turtle. Gets the stoppage and gets pissed on because he took a few shots? Lol. Go watch some other sport. You aren’t a fan, just wannabe critic. Nothing more nothing less.
Ya it looked like Boots just didnt respect david at all. He had zero concern for his power so he was willing to eat a few shots.
I thought it was a good performance, and I still think his speed and ability to fight using angles and can cause Crawford a ton of problems.
Spence stood right in front of crawford and was clearly weight drained.
I expect Boots would fare far better and be much smarter in the ring.
I don’t see that fight ever happening tho.
Ya know, life is about one side against another side. So what there are people on here who critique Ennis, but for someone to say you don’t know boxing or to chastise what is being said? Their personal opinion? Really? There is always going to be a difference in opinion. I don’t think anyone on here is saying that Ennis is not a good fighter, but when you draw comparisons to Crawford, who Ennis is begging for than there are people that are going to disagree. Accept it. State your case, point out your facts, and articulate your argument then let the chips fall. If they ever fight and you are right then you can say I told you so. I know it’s not what you want to hear, but it’s reality. Good day.
pussy boots not on Crawfords level.!!!!!!!!!!
Once I saw the Karen Chukhadzhian fight I knew Boots was more hype than substance. He did what he was supposed to do against a smaller guy who took the fight on 4 weeks notice (don’t quote me). Don’t get me wrong boots is strong, fast, talented, etc but gets tagged often, his defense needs work. That will come back to haunt him if/ when he fights bigger names. He claims he wants all the belts first but having all the titles against nobodies does nothing for his career. He claims he’s ready to be that guy all of the opportunities are at 154. He’s a big 147 and could easily make 154. There you have Vergil Ortiz, Tim Tszyu, Crawford, Fundora, Spence etc. I see Boot’s aura/vibe and I don’t believe he believes he ready for the next level. Crawford would 1000% percent destroy him which is why the fight will never happen. They will continue to pull a Teofimo Lopez by calling out Crawford knowing they don’t want the fight nor will it ever happen.
Hawnjay….Karen can fight….That was a good win for Boots…Karen is the real deal… tape don’t lie…
The comments show the fans what fighters to take more chances. All the while never get hit. You guys been complaining about guys like Haney and SS. And now you got a guy that charges forward and lets his hands go and you still have complaints? Crawford not running towards the fight and Boots have a belt now. He fought at home and wanted to give a good show, and he did. Kudos to Eddie Hearns smart enough businessman to through the fight in Boots hometown.