Jalil Hackett: page 2

Jalil Hackett won’t beat around bush in targeting Brian Norman Jnr

Jalil Hackett is eyeing a showdown with welterweight titleholder Brian Norman Jnr – a fight that has been teased through their spirited exchanges on social media.

Photo Gallery: Jaron Ennis-David Avanesyan Fight

Beat that, Bud: Jaron Ennis KOs David Avanesyan in timely fashion

Jaron “Boots” Ennis fought David Avanesyan on Saturday like he was determined to put on a show for his hometown Philadelphia fans. He did it with a knockout, while also one-upping his burgeoning rival.

Jaron Ennis and David Avanesyan make weight in Philadelphia

Ennis came in at 146.4 pounds and Avanesyan was 147 pounds, with both fighters looking forward to a great night tomorrow at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. The 27-year-old Ennis (31-0, 28 KOs), from Philadelphia, is returning to the ring for the first time in a year since earning a 10th-round stoppage victory over Roiman Villa last July and is expected to light up his hometown against Avanesyan (30-4-1, 18 KOs).

Jalil Hackett and Peter Dobson involved in press conference shoving match

Jalil Major Hackett and Peter Dobson had to be separated when they came head-to-head before they fight for real in Philadelphia on Saturday.

Pete Dobson ‘a great next step’ for Jalil Hackett, says father-trainer

Bernard Hackett, the father and trainer of Jalil Hackett, believes Pete Dobson is an ideal next opponent for his son.

David Benavidez Being Denied a Canelo Alvarez Fight Would Be a ‘Travesty’

Bernard Hackett, trainer and father of welterweight Jalil Hackett, has an interesting take on whether Saul “Canelo” Alvarez needs to fight David Benavidez, as well as where David Morrell fits into the equation.

Jalil Hackett-Peter Dobson, Skye Nicolson-Dyana Vargas to Support Jaron Ennis Card

Jalil ‘Major’ Hackett Signs With Matchroom

Omar Salcido Gamez, Jalil Hackett, Giovanni Marquez Get Wins in Houston

Mexican-born Omar Salcido Gamez (18-1, 12 KOs) bounced back from the first defeat of his professional career on Friday night at the “Owl’s Nest”, scoring a unanimous decision victory over Luis Coria (15-6, 7 KOs) in an action packed eight-round bout that served as the main event of Red Owl Boxing’s BOX FEST VI on DAZN.