Fighting in Photos: Boots scores knockdown en route to 2nd win over Chukhadzhian

PHILADELPHIA – Jaron “Boots” Ennis successfully defended his IBF welterweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Karen Chukhadzhian. The judges scored the bout 119-107, 117-109, and 116-110 in favor of Ennis. It was the second defense of the IBF title for Ennis, who is now 33-0 in his pro career. Chukhadzhian fell to 24-3.

Ennis showcased his dominance early, delivering a series of body shots that sent Chukhadzhian to one knee in the fifth round.   Despite this knockdown, Chukhadzhian demonstrated resilience, managing to last the full twelve rounds.

This fight was a rematch of their January 2023 encounter, where Ennis also emerged victorious by unanimous decision. In the lead-up to the rematch, Ennis emphasized his intent to display more of his capabilities, stating that he believed fans had only seen “35-40 percent” of his potential. 

After the win, Ennis acknowledged that there is room for improvement and that he wanted to go up against better fighters in the welterweight division. He also hinted at a potential move to the 154-pound division.