Jaron Ennis Retains IBF Welterweight Title

Jaron 'Boots' Ennis successfully defended his IBF welterweight title against Karen Chukhadzhian with a unanimous decision victory, scoring 119-107, 117-109, and 116-110. Despite a solid performance, Ennis expressed dissatisfaction with his own showing, as he struggled to secure a knockout against a more aggressive Chukhadzhian compared to their first fight. The match took place at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, where Ennis improved his record to 33-0, while Chukhadzhian fell to 24-3. Ennis indicated a potential move up to the 154-pound weight class, citing frustrations with his current competition. In the co-main event, Jesse Rodriguez achieved a third-round TKO victory over Pedro Guevara to claim the WBC super flyweight title. Overall, while Ennis retained his title, his performance raised questions about his readiness for tougher challenges in the future.