Jaron "Boots" Ennis is the current IBF welterweight champion and is ranked No. 3 in ESPN's welterweight rankings. In January 2023, Ennis won the interim welterweight title by defeating Karen Chukhadzhian by unanimous decision in a 12-round bout. Ennis would successfully defend his interim title for the first time in a 10th-round knockout victory over Roiman Villa. Before turning professional, Ennis won a silver and gold medal at the United States National Golden Gloves Championships in 2014 and 2015 respectively.
Next fight: TBA
Record: 32-0 1 NC, 29 KOs
DOB: Jun. 26, 1997
Age: 26
Stance: Orthodox
Reach: 74 inches
Height: 5-foot-10
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