Jaron Ennis and Roiman Villa Set to Go Face to Face for the IBF ‘Interim’ Welterweight Title on July 8th

Jaron Ennis established himself as the IBF Interim Welterweight Champion at the start of this year after his victory against Ukraine native Karen Chukhadzhian. Ennis has consistently impressed combat sports enthusiasts with his explosive fights, continuously showcasing improvement over time. His record stands as a testimony to his explosiveness as he stands at 30 wins with no loss and 27 knockouts. With a title under his belt, he stands at the top among the elites in the Welterweight division.

Moreover, recently much to the surprise of fans and experts alike, his next fight on July 8th was announced. Strikingly, the renowned American pugilist is scheduled to engage in a riveting battle with Roiman Villa hailing from Venezuela. This highly anticipated title match is poised to become one of Villa’s most formidable challenges to date within the Welterweight category.

Jaron Ennis and Roiman Villa are set to face off for the Interim title

The fight will be taking place on July 8th in a 12-round, 147-pound main event at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Ennis will be defending his title against Villa who currently stands at (26, 1,0) after his most recent victory against Rashidi Ellis. Villa’s most recent victory has propelled him up and made him a worthy adversary for Ennis. Moreover, the duo has already fought in the same ring before. They both fought on the Gervonta Davis–Hector Luis Garcia undercard at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

Not only so, but both fighters have previously expressed their interest in facing one another. They made it clear during the pre-fight interview on January 7. Ennis who is a knockout artist, drew a lot of criticism for his previous fight. He couldn’t knock out his Ukrainian opponent and went to 12 rounds, winning by unanimous decision. Thus, he will be looking forward to winning back the favor and cementing his position in the division further.

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Ennis as a Contender for the Boxing Titans

‘Boots’ has recently faced a tragic loss as he penned a message for the sad demise of his beloved grandfather. Ennis future in the division appears to be very bright as he finally seems to have achieved what he desired. Previously Ennis made clear his desire to fight as the main card in events. He said, “I feel like I’m not a co-main event fighter anymore. Well, I never was. I feel like I’m a main event, pay-per-view anything.”

Furthermore, he possesses the opportunity to compete against the most formidable athletes within his division. He has explicitly expressed his eagerness to go head-to-head with esteemed welterweight champions like Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. Previously if the much-anticipated bout between Crawford and Spence Jr. failed to materialize, Spence Jr. would have encountered Keith Thurman instead. In such a scenario, as per the International Boxing Federation, the victor of that match would have been obligated to confront Ennis. Consequently, it is increasingly difficult for observers to disregard Ennis as a prospective adversary. Supporters can only anticipate and ascertain whether he will secure a momentous clash against these elite fighters.

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