By: Sean Crose
Jaron “Boots” Ennis has a new opponent to defend his IBF welterweight title before July 13 in his hometown of Philadelphia. The 31-0 champion was supposed to face 22-0 Cody Crowley, but eye problems later forced Cody out of action. Taking Crowley’s place will be former 30-4-1 player David Avanesyan.
Avanesyan said: “I would like to thank Matchroom, Eddie Hearn, Frank Smith and Tom Dallas, the legal team and my long-term manager Neil Marsh for this fantastic opportunity. “Jaron Ennis is a world-class fighter that I have a lot of respect for and a potential big star, and on July 13 we will find out if he is the real deal. ” Although he is now 35 years old, Avanesyan has plenty of experience in the ring, having faced the likes of Lamont Peterson and facing pound-for-pound powerhouse Terence Crawford.
Needless to say, Avanesyan is delighted to have another chance at glory in the ring. “When I got the call to take on a fierce fight with such a highly rated fighter,” he said, “I didn’t need to be asked twice, especially when it was for a prestigious title. world brand. This is what I love, I’m healthy and I’m ready – let’s have it!”
Besides being grateful, Avanesyan also realizes that an opportunity like this may not come again. “I promise all my fans that I will give everything to win this world title,” he said. “This is my last world championship opportunity and I have to take it. I respect Ennis and his career because he is perfect, but he has what I want and need.”
Suffice it to say, Avanesyan isn’t the only one happy with the way things turned out. “Now that Crowley is officially not my opponent, I actually like Avanesyan as a better opponent,” Ennis said. “He will fight better and that will be what I want. On July 13, don’t miss this beautiful and excellent performance!
Although few can predict the future, Ennis has long been considered to have the makings of a legitimate great man. He’s been looking for a big fight for a while now. Although a big fight has so far eluded him, the 26-year-old can only be ignored for so long. Unless, of course, Avanesyan finds a way to shock the world next month in Philly.
