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Washington - Rising welterweight star Jaron “Boots” Ennis (30-0, 27 KOs) cruised to a unanimous decision over Karen Chukhadzhian (21-2, 11 KOs) to earn the vacant Interim IBF welterweight title after going 12 rounds for the first time by the score of 120-108 three times.
Ennis, Chukhadzhian Fight Photos Gallery - Washington - In a battle for the IBF interim-welterweight title, Jaron Ennis (30-0, 27 KOs) was forced to go the distance, wining a lopsided twelve round unanimous decision over a defense-minded Karen Chukhadzhian (21-2, 11 KOs). (photos by Ryan Hafey, Amanda Westcott)
Over the first six rounds, Jaron Ennis landed 45 power punches to Karen Chuckhadzhian’s 46. From rounds 7 through 12, Ennis landed 102 power punches and Chukhadzhian landed 46. Ennis connected on 46% of his power punches, while Chukadzhian connected on 25%
WASHINGTON – Karen Chukhadzhian took a lot of criticism once he agreed to fight Jaron Ennis on Saturday. The unknown Ukrainian contender didn’t remotely come close to pulling off what would’ve been an enormous upset, but the previously unproven welterweight became the first foe to take Ennis 12 rounds during his six-year pro career. Even with all of his obvious advantages, Ennis only sporadically landed flush punches on the reluctant Chukhadzhian, who showed some defensive skill while losing a lopsided 12-round unanimous decision on the Gervonta Davis-Hector Luis Garcia undercard at Captial One Arena.
WASHINGTON – Jaron Ennis expressed respect for Gervonta Davis. The emerging Ennis recognizes that Baltimore’s Davis is one of the sport’s most entertaining knockout artists and popular draws. Ennis still hopes the nature of his victory over Karen Chukhadzhian causes a stir Saturday night on the Davis-Hector Luis Garcia undercard at what figures to be a packed Capital One Arena.
Jaron Ennis was as cool as the other side of the pillow as Rashidi Ellis spewed derogatory curse words in his direction during a raged-filled rant.
WASHINGTON – There were times at the beginning of Karen Chukhadzhian’s training camp in Kyiv late last year when the Ukrainian contender had to leave the boxing gym to seek shelter in a bunker as air-raid alarms sounded.
Protracted stints on the shelf consistently frustrated Rashidi Ellis. In both 2019 and 2020, the highly-ranked welterweight contender fought just once. In 2021, he failed to enter the ring at all. Although his 2022 campaign appeared to be a different story, following a quick first-round knockout victory over Jose Marruffo, Ellis (24-0 15 KOs) returned to the sidelines.
The schedule of Terence Crawford may have slowed considerably in recent memory, but the 35-year-old WBO 147-pound champion is of the belief that his pugilistic standing shouldn’t be questioned.
Karen Chukhadzhian understands that he’ll encounter undoubtedly the most dangerous opponent of his career Saturday night. Jaron Ennis is listed by Caesars Sportsbook as a 40-1 favorite over Chukhadzhian because the undefeated Philadelphia