The fight will take place on November 9
American Jaron Ennis (32-0, 29 KO) on the eve of the upcoming defense of the IBF welterweight title against the Ukrainian Karen Chukhadzhyan (24-2, 13 KO) stated his desire to knock out his opponent.
“I’m going to put on a great show by beating him, breaking him, having fun and getting my knockout at the end of the night. It will be fireworks. “I saw a lot of things that I’m going to put into this fight to show that I’m the guy and show the world why I’m the best.”
“He doesn’t do anything that bothers me. It was more about me on fight night when I fought him. I didn’t do what I should have done. It wasn’t him. It was me who didn’t do what I should have done and was just looking for a knockout… As long as I’m having fun, everything will fall into place. A knockout comes when you’re not looking for it.”
“I’m not looking past him, but after I do my job and win in spectacular fashion, I want the rest of the welterweight belts and stay in business. I don’t want to sit around for too long. I like to keep my mind sharp.”
On November 9, Ennis will fight with Ukrainian Karen Chukhadzhyan. The event will be hosted by the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Ennis’ hometown. Earlier it was reported that the American boxer was considering the option of giving up the IBF title and moving to a higher division. However, Jaron subsequently rejected this idea and agreed to fight Chukhajyan.
According to the 65%/35% prize split, Ennis should earn $1.3 million for the fight, while $700 thousand will go to his Ukrainian opponent.
Chukhajian had previously met with Ennis. This also happened in the USA, in January 2023. The American confidently won on points, all the judges gave each round to Jaron (three times 120:108).
In his last fight, Karen defeated Briton Harry Scarff in May 2024. All three judges recorded the advantage of the Ukrainian (three times 116:112).
Ennis defended his IBF title against Armenia’s David Avanesyan in July. After the knockdown, Avanesyan’s corner decided not to continue the fight between the fifth and sixth rounds.
Source: Sportarena
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