Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis: Biography, record, fights and more

Jaron “Boots” Ennis is the current IBF and WBA welterweight champion and is ranked No. 1 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: 34-0 1 NC, 30 KOs
DOB: Jun. 26, 1997
Age: 27
Stance: Orthodox
Reach: 74 inches
Height: 5-foot-10

Top Ennis stories:

• ‘Boots’ Ennis unifies belts as Stanionis’ corner halts fight

• Jaron Ennis defeats David Avanesyan, retains IBF title

• Ranking this weekend’s fights: ‘Chocolatito,’ ‘Boots’ Ennis and Alimkhanuly

• Terence Crawford stripped of IBF title; Jaron Ennis now champ

• Jaron Ennis now set to defend title vs. David Avanesyan July 13

• Cody Crowley pulls out of Jaron Ennis bout due to retina issue

• Jaron Ennis remains undefeated with 10th-round KO of Roiman Villa

• Chasing Spence and Crawford: Is Jaron Ennis and next generation of welterweights ready?

Source: espn.com