Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis has signed a multi-fight promotional cope with Matchroom, who will work in partnership with Boots Promotions.
Ennis (31-0 28 KOs) is slated to make his return to the ring in the summertime the place he’ll make the primary protection of his IBF welterweight title.
Final trip in July, Ennis knocked out Roiman Villa within the tenth spherical of their conflict in in Atlantic Metropolis. Ennis landed the interim strap in January 2023 when he defeated Karen Chukhadzhian in Washington D.C, earlier than his win over Villa prolonged his unbeaten document within the paid ranks to 31 fights.
The 26-year-old was later promoted to champion in November after former undisputed welterweight ruler Terence Crawford was compelled to relinquish the title, and Ennis is now a person on a mission to show he belongs on the very high of the game.
“I’m excited for this partnership with Eddie Hearn, Matchroom and DAZN,” stated Ennis. “I can’t wait to proceed making my mark and turning into undisputed champion. I’ve been out of the ring for a 12 months, and I can’t wait to get again in and do what I do finest; entertain the followers and placed on clinics. There are blockbuster fights on the horizon for me, and I’m able to ship them.”
Matchroom Sport chairman Eddie Hearn revealed his delight at securing the extremely sought-after signature of Ennis, backing the undefeated celebrity to rule the world for a few years to return.
“Wow – What a signing!” stated Hearn. “I’ve watched this younger man for a few years, and I at all times believed he would turn into a pound-for-pound nice, and I’ve little doubt he’s already the best fighter within the division. To win the race to signal Jaron is a large coup for Matchroom Boxing and DAZN.
“Holding the IBF title in considered one of boxing’s glamour divisions locations Jaron entrance and middle for a few of the largest fights on the market within the sport, and we plan to ship them for him.
“Jaron has every little thing wanted to turn into a family identify each within the sport and within the sporting hotbed of his Philadelphia hometown, the place we’re dedicated to constructing him. Battle followers can get excited for his return in the summertime as he appears to be like to search out the largest fights that may elevate him to the pound-for-pound checklist.”
An additional announcement on Ennis’ first protection of his World championship will probably be made quickly.
A press launch by Matchroom was used on this article.
