IBF WELTERWEIGHT champion Jaron “Boots” Ennis has signed a multi-fight promotional cope with Matchroom.
The 26-year-old from Philadelphia final fought in July 2023 knocking out Roiman Villa within the tenth spherical of their interim title struggle in Atlantic Metropolis. Three months later the IBF elevated him to full champion standing after the sanctioning physique stripped Terence “Bud” Crawford of the belt having change into undisputed welterweight champion that summer time demolishing closest rival Errol Spence Jr. Crawford, nevertheless, nonetheless holds the WBC, IBF and WBA titles at 147lbs.
Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has made no secret of his admiration of Ennis, 31-0 (28), and reportedly held discussions with the titlist’s representatives final yr. Ennis was promoted by Cameron Dunkin and fought on Showtime throughout their broadcast cope with Premier Boxing Champions which ended final yr prompting Amazon Prime to staff up with PBC as their new broadcast associate.
Hearn who already promotes the likes of Jesse Rodriguez, Devin Haney and Edgar Berlanga Stateside now has his man who’s slated to make a return to the ring this summer time within the first defence of his title.
“I’m excited for this partnership with Eddie Hearn, Matchroom and DAZN,” mentioned Ennis.
“I can’t wait to proceed making my mark and changing into undisputed champion world champion. I’ve been out of the ring for a yr, and I can’t wait to get again in and do what I do greatest, entertain the followers and placed on clinics. There are blockbuster fights on the horizon for me, and I’m able to ship them.”
Hearn expressed his delight on the newest addition to the Matchroom Boxing roster.
“Wow – what a signing. I’ve watched this man for a few years, and I at all times believed he would change into a pound-for-pound nice, and I’ve little doubt he’s the best fighter within the division.
“Holding the IBF title in one in all boxing’s glamour divisions locations Jaron entrance and centre for a few of the greatest fights on the market within the sport, and we plan to ship them for him.
“Jaron has every little thing wanted to change into a family title each within the sport and within the sporting hotbed of his Philadelphia hometown, the place we’re dedicated to constructing him. Struggle followers can get excited for his return in the summertime as he appears to be like to seek out the most important fights that may elevate him to the pound-for-pound record.”
