Jaron Ennis vs David Avanesyan - DAZN - Fight By Fight Thread

He just fought Roiman Villa. Guy is 24 KO's for 26 fights. You don't think he can crack? Great fighters don't fight every opponent the same way. You make adjustments and have a gameplan. Your right , a great fighter will be able to adapt to his opponent’s style but also his flaws will be there no matter what Imo , his last three fights prove he’s very hittable and going against fighters with better ring iq will expose Boots’s flaws way more And let’s be quite realistic , Villa hasn’t gotten the resume to flaunt about So yes he does have power but against who ???

My point being that let’s see him against a guy who has power getting cracked the way he did ( not his first fight like that ) we’ll see a different result imo He just fought Roiman Villa. Guy is 24 KO's for 26 fights. You don't think he can crack? Great fighters don't fight every opponent the same way. You make adjustments and have a gameplan.

Stanionis and Norman @147, Ortiz/Tszyu/Bohachuk @154. I really want to see Ennis/Norman. I don’t think papi Boots will have Norman fighting his son anytime soon although it would make for some great entertainment

Boots is also huge for the division. Probably more a natural super middleweight. He's still got to fight Stanionis, Barrios, and Norman. Hopefully some of them will fight each other also. I don't put that much stock in him getting hit because there's method to it. Sometimes with tough guys like Avanesyan, you crack with them so they can't tense up to take the shot, and you get them out of there. If yours is landing first or harder, you often don't take as much force because you're preventing their weight transfer. Did you see Ennis get rocked even once? I would expect him to fight Bud differently, if that fight happened. I would also expect it at 154, not 147, but he needs to hurry up and get the other 3 belts IMO before Bud retires if he wants that fight. I don't really think it's that important, personally. He's got plenty of good fights between the other champs at 147, the likes of Tszyu, Ortiz, Fundora, and maybe Charlo if he ever actually gets back in the ring at 154, and then Janibek and the smorgasbord of undefeated contenders hanging out at super middleweight waiting to fight Ginger.

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My point being that let’s see him against a guy who has power getting cracked the way he did ( not his first fight like that ) we’ll see a different result imo Stanionis and Norman @147, Ortiz/Tszyu/Bohachuk @154. I really want to see Ennis/Norman.

Ennis was inactive for a year, and Avanesyan did have a puncher's chance. Maybe Norman or Stanionis could test Ennis' chin at 147. Spence was good, but Crawford was simply better. Crawford showed that he was P4P-caliber boxer who takes his career seriously, not Spence. I'm not claiming Ennis is P4P or elite, he has to prove that in the ring. I just hope that 147 gets cleaned up, and one man is left holding all the titles. My point being that let’s see him against a guy who has power getting cracked the way he did ( not his first fight like that ) we’ll see a different result imo

Boots is the Benavidez of 147: looks phenomenal smashing smaller, inexperienced fighters, looks vulnerable against anyone who can correctly counter. I like the kid’s moxie in the ring but his defense will get him cracked against someone credible, which he’s yet to fight. They couldnt be less similar first of all. I am not sure why fans always assume a fighter's previous performances are set in stone and they are certain to make the same mistakes in future. Thus far in his career he has fought fighters who are totally over-matched and so as the fight goes on Ennis is in a mode where he is focussed, maybe overly focussed on his offense and looking for the right punches and angles to get the opponent out of there. When he goes up in level, its a different training camp,different mindset, different game plan. As he goes up in level you will likely see a more balanced approach to offense and defence, however more ambitious fighters will also allow more opportunities to land punches between their punches. I think you are wrong with the smaller fighter thing also, Benavidez is a high volume swarmer, that style is significantly harder to take through weight classes. Ennis is a boxer puncher with elite speed and reflexes. That will carry to higher weight classes and actually bigger fighters might have even more trouble dealing with that. Time will tell...but my opinion is that Ennis is taking something away from himself to make 147, a bit like Cotto at 140. I think he will win a belt or two, but once he moves up to 154lb you will see an even better fighter, and i think many guys at 160lb will struggle to deal with him when he eventually ends up there.

He just fought a guy who’s last opponent was 11-55 I think your overseeing the reality of it all How’s about we wait and see his reaction when he gets hit clean by a strong puncher ?!? I really believe that will make him doubt his offensive style Yes kind of like Spence who hadn’t been tested until he met up with Bud Ennis was inactive for a year, and Avanesyan did have a puncher's chance. Maybe Norman or Stanionis could test Ennis' chin at 147. Spence was good, but Crawford was simply better. Crawford showed that he was P4P-caliber boxer who takes his career seriously, not Spence. I'm not claiming Ennis is P4P or elite, he has to prove that in the ring. I just hope that 147 gets cleaned up, and one man is left holding all the titles.

Can't that be said about most offensively-minded fighters? Nobody should think Ennis is perfect, but he's obviously a formidable foe even with his flaws. For as much as he supposedly gets hit, his chin has held up fine and he doesn't leave the ring with serious wounds. He's gone 12 rounds once, and 10 rounds once in 32 fights. He's pulverizing his opponents. His most competitive fights were Villa and Chukhadzhian. Villa still hasn't returned from getting bludgeoned, and Chuk clearly fought to survive. Chuk showed more aggression against Scarff, which proves that Chuk understood Ennis' threat level. Hopefully the IBF doesn't enforce Karen as a mandatory again while Ennis is titlist. If you put Ennis at 154, he would still be a threat. Did you see the last IBF 154lb title fight? I think Ennis would turn Murtazaliev into target practice. Lubin demonstrated grit vs. Fundora and he does have skill, but he'd potentially find himself in serious trouble vs. Ennis. I would love to see Ennis vs. Ortiz/Tszyu/Bohachuk. 147 Undisputed would be nice, but they shouldn't waste too much time if negotiations are stagnating. Ideally, 147 Undisputed will be decided by the end of April/May 2024. Then, they need to petition the IBF for a 154lb title shot. That is how Ennis would put pressure on Crawford. I think Ennis is where Spence was pre-Brook. I think Spence was 27 when he fought Brook. Ennis is 27 now, and is more seasoned than Spence was then. Now is the time for Ennis to become a star. He's no longer in Spence's shadow on PBC island. He just fought a guy who’s last opponent was 11-55 I think your overseeing the reality of it all How’s about we wait and see his reaction when he gets hit clean by a strong puncher ?!? I really believe that will make him doubt his offensive style Yes kind of like Spence who hadn’t been tested until he met up with Bud

Boots is the Benavidez of 147: looks phenomenal smashing smaller, inexperienced fighters, looks vulnerable against anyone who can correctly counter. I like the kid’s moxie in the ring but his defense will get him cracked against someone credible, which he’s yet to fight. Can't that be said about most offensively-minded fighters? Nobody should think Ennis is perfect, but he's obviously a formidable foe even with his flaws. For as much as he supposedly gets hit, his chin has held up fine and he doesn't leave the ring with serious wounds. He's gone 12 rounds once, and 10 rounds once in 32 fights. He's pulverizing his opponents. His most competitive fights were Villa and Chukhadzhian. Villa still hasn't returned from getting bludgeoned, and Chuk clearly fought to survive. Chuk showed more aggression against Scarff, which proves that Chuk understood Ennis' threat level. Hopefully the IBF doesn't enforce Karen as a mandatory again while Ennis is titlist. If you put Ennis at 154, he would still be a threat. Did you see the last IBF 154lb title fight? I think Ennis would turn Murtazaliev into target practice. Lubin demonstrated grit vs. Fundora and he does have skill, but he'd potentially find himself in serious trouble vs. Ennis. I would love to see Ennis vs. Ortiz/Tszyu/Bohachuk. 147 Undisputed would be nice, but they shouldn't waste too much time if negotiations are stagnating. Ideally, 147 Undisputed will be decided by the end of April/May 2024. Then, they need to petition the IBF for a 154lb title shot. That is how Ennis would put pressure on Crawford. I think Ennis is where Spence was pre-Brook. I think Spence was 27 when he fought Brook. Ennis is 27 now, and is more seasoned than Spence was then. Now is the time for Ennis to become a star. He's no longer in Spence's shadow on PBC island.

Boots is the Benavidez of 147: looks phenomenal smashing smaller, inexperienced fighters, looks vulnerable against anyone who can correctly counter. I like the kid’s moxie in the ring but his defense will get him cracked against someone credible, which he’s yet to fight. And supposedly Bud Crawford is avoiding him Hahahahahahah can’t make this chit up but not one Boot fan here to contest this coincidentally tonight

Boots is the Benavidez of 147: looks phenomenal smashing smaller, inexperienced fighters, looks vulnerable against anyone who can correctly counter. I like the kid’s moxie in the ring but his defense will get him cracked against someone credible, which he’s yet to fight.

Ennis is must-see TV for me. Boxer-puncher with the attributes to be a potentially effective out-boxer, but prefers to unleash an offensive onslaught. His offensive mindset leaves him vulnerable, which will make for compelling moments when he steps up the competition. Hopefully he gets Stanionis/Barrios to end the year. If not them, then bring on Crowley/Cissokho. If not them, then petition the IBF for a title shot against Murtazaliev. Whatever it is, Ennis needs another fight this year. He's too talented and entertaining to be kept inactive. If he's healthy and blasting out his opposition, then keep him in the ring every 3-4 months.

Boots is an incredible offensive force. He focuses so much on that aspect that he gets hit clean. It's a bad habit that you can get away with at certain levels.. Ava was game but outgunned. I would love to see him TRY to beat Bud Crawford would cash that ticket so fughin fast and capitalize on those errors Boots is nowhere close to that level

I think he looked good. He got tagged more than he would like but his power was evident and his offense was very good imo. He had great body work. Ava was not the fight Boots was preparing for and he ate more counter punches than I think he ordinarily would have. This was a net positive showing for Boots in my book. I didn't think Ava could take half as many clean shots as he did. Considering the size difference I thought his power was disappointing considering how many times he hit him clean. Ava came off the couch 2 years since his last fight, 36 years old, if you consider all that it wasn't anything that impressive.

Dunno, just seemed like he was walking forward loading up on bombs mostly. No real setups or angles, which is easy vs a heavy bag but did not seem super impressive to me. I think we watched a different fight.

???? He was jabbing to head, chest, and stomach. Along with Hooks, Uppercuts, and bodywork all while going back and forth between ortho and lefty Dunno, just seemed like he was walking forward loading up on bombs mostly. No real setups or angles, which is easy vs a heavy bag but did not seem super impressive to me.

Boots is an incredible offensive force. He focuses so much on that aspect that he gets hit clean. It's a bad habit that you can get away with at certain levels.. Ava was game but outgunned.

Boots looked mediocre to me. Got caught clean too many times, and even his power didnt seem to be there, he hit ava with the kitchen sink and he took the power mostly. Plus he looked 2 divisions bigger. Offense was one dimensional also. I think he looked good. He got tagged more than he would like but his power was evident and his offense was very good imo. He had great body work. Ava was not the fight Boots was preparing for and he ate more counter punches than I think he ordinarily would have. This was a net positive showing for Boots in my book.