Jaron Ennis: record, next fight and profile →
LOS ANGELES – Custio Clayton couldn’t turn down the fight most welterweights wouldn’t take. Clayton is undefeated, but he is already 34 and has just 20 professional fights on his record more than seven years into his career. The 2012 Olympian settled for a 12-round majority draw with Sergey Lipinets in his only title fight, which took place 18 months ago.
SANTA MONICA, California – Jaron Ennis understands why most established welterweights, particularly champions and former champions, have been reluctant to fight him.
Ennis, Clayton Weights Photos Gallery - Unified WBC, WBA, and IBF 154-pound world champion Jermell Charlo and WBO 154-pound world champion Brian Castaño received enthusiastic and fervent support from their respective fanbases at a heated and boisterous weigh-in on Friday before they meet in a highly-anticipated rematch for undisputed status at 154 pounds this Saturday, May 14 live on SHOWTIME from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif., headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event. (photos by Stephanie Trapp)
LOS ANGELES – A day after they were kept separated on the same stage after their press conference, Brian Castano and Jermell Charlo came face to face after they made weight Friday afternoon.
Charlo, Castano Rematch Final Press Conference Photos Gallery - Unified WBC, WBA, and IBF 154-pound world champion Jermell Charlo and WBO 154-pound world champion Brian Castaño received enthusiastic and fervent support from their respective fanbases at a heated and boisterous final press conference on Thursday before they meet in a highly-anticipated rematch for undisputed status at 154 pounds this Saturday, May 14 live on SHOWTIME from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif., headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event. (photos by Stephanie Trapp)
Jaron Ennis Training Photos Gallery - Unified WBC, WBA, and IBF 154-pound world champion Jermell Charlo and unbeaten welterweight rising star Jaron “Boots” Ennis previewed their respective upcoming showdowns at a media workout in Los Angeles Wednesday, before they enter the ring this Saturday, May 14 live on SHOWTIME from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif., headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event. (photos by Stephanie Trapp)
Undefeated rising welterweight star Jaron “Boots” Ennis reiterated his intention to “take over” the star-studded 147-pound division ahead of his IBF Welterweight Title Eliminator showdown against fellow unbeaten Custio Clayton in the co-main event of action this Saturday, May 14 live on SHOWTIME from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Danny Garcia believes that fellow Philadelphian welterweight Jaron Ennis will reach the top of the division sooner or later – just don’t necessarily expect it to happen at Garcia’s expense.
Unified WBC, WBA and IBF World Champion Jermell Charlo and WBO World Champion Brian Castano will meet in a rematch of one of 2021’s most significant fights as again seek to become the first ever undisputed 154-pound champion in the four-belt era on Saturday, May 14 live on SHOWTIME from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event. Charlo vs. Castano II was previously announced to take place on March 19, but was rescheduled after Castano suffered an arm injury in training.
Eddie Hearn believes there is a double standard when it comes to the blowback he has received regarding the latest choice of opponent for rising welterweight Conor Benn.