On July 13, Jaron 'Boots' Ennis and Cody Crowley are set to face off at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. This match features welterweight titleholder Ennis, who boasts an undefeated record, returning to his hometown to defend his title against the also undefeated Crowley. It is the first boxing match hosted at the arena.
Philadelphia's own IBF welterweight champion, Jaron "Boots" Ennis, is set to rejuvenate the city's boxing scene with an upcoming fight in his hometown. At 26 years old, Ennis, who last fought in Philadelphia six years ago, will take on Canadian boxer Cody Crowley. This match marks not only his first fight under the promotion company Matchroom but also positions itself as a pivotal moment for local sports enthusiasts. The event is scheduled to reignite the city's interest in boxing, long considered one of America’s premiere fight cities.
Matchroom Boxing has won the bid to stage the IBF world welterweight title fight between champion Jaron Ennis and contender Cody Crowley. The bidding took place on April 23, 2024, with Matchroom offering $3.9 million, outbidding TGB Promotions' $2 million offer. The event is scheduled for July in Philadelphia, marking Ennis's debut match under Matchroom Boxing.
Former world champion Timothy Bradley believes that the holder of the WBA, WBO and WBC welterweight titles Terence Crawford should not fight the IBF champion Jaron Ennis, since this fight will not bring him the desired fee.
Roy Jones Jr, the renowned four-division world champion, has given his insights on the challenges Terence 'Bud' Crawford may face in the ring. In a recent interview with YSM Sports Media, Jones Jr pinpointed Jaron 'Boots' Ennis as a formidable opponent for Crawford. He emphasized Ennis' comprehensive skill set: