There aren't many fighters in the world clamoring to face Jaron “Boots” Ennis. The evidence is in the pudding. Essentially every time he shows up in the ring, his opposition normally ends their night in need of medical attention. This past Saturday night, that trend continued.

In front of a fairly jam-packed crowd at the Ballroom Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, Ennis (31-0, 28 KOs) took center stage for the first time in his career. In the main event slot, the 26-year-old squared off against Roiman Villa.

There was something about Villa. His aura screamed of one that was exceedingly confident and his words during their lead-up suggested that he had what it took to get the job done. Ennis though, was all smiles as he sauntered his way through the arena. Once the opening bell rang, his smirk immediately disappeared as he was all business.

Unlike Karen Chukhadzhian, Ennis’ previous foe, Villa (26-2, 24 KOs) came to fight and did his best to knock the Philadelphia native’s head into the third row. His offensive firepower, however, was mitigated. With each passing round, the beating that Villa endured worsened. That is, until he was finally put out of his misery in the 10th frame.

An unrelenting offensive attack ultimately saw Villa’s sturdy chin crack. Immediately after, Ennis strolled casually into the post-fight presser without a single mark on his face. Although the welterweight contender expounded upon why things looked so easy for him in the ring, Derek “Bozy” Ennis, his father and trainer, took the time to explain that while it may have looked effortless, Villa was actually a worthy adversary. In fact, according to Bozy, Villa may have been the best opponent that his son has faced yet.  

“He’s one of the best that Boots fought to me,” said Bozy to a group of reporters. “Even though he couldn't do nothing with Boots but he was there and he was putting that pressure on. He was trying to fight.”