Former World Champion David Avanesyan to Face IBF Welterweight Champion Jaron Ennis on July 13th
Former WBA Welterweight World Champion and European 147lb King David Avanesyan has agreed to replace Cody Crowley and will take on IBF Welterweight Champion Jaron Ennis on July 13th in Philadelphia.
The all-action Avanesyan (30-4-1, 18 KOs) agreed to step in after Crowley was ruled out following a failed pre-fight eye exam. The 35-year-old Armenian will have the opportunity to face the highly regarded Ennis (31-0, 28 KOs) and is already in England, where he will prepare with his long-time trainer Carl Greaves.
“I’d like to thank Matchroom and my manager Neil Marsh for this great opportunity,” Avanesyan told BoxingScene. “I do not need asking twice to have a war with somebody, especially a fighter as highly rated as Jaron Ennis.”
Avanesyan, who put on a strong performance before suffering a sixth-round defeat against pound-for-pound talent Terence Crawford in December 2022, was eager to take on the challenge.
“I really respect Ennis and think he could become one of the best. I promise we will find out just how good he could become on July 13th,” Avanesyan said.
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