Ennis vs Chukhadzhian FULL FIGHT: January 7, 2023 | PBC on Showtime PPV

Rising welterweight star Jaron “Boots” Ennis (30-0, 27 KOs) cruised to a unanimous decision over Karen Chukhadzhian (21-2, 11 KOs) to earn the vacant Interim IBF Welterweight Title after going 12 rounds for the first time by the score of 120-108 three times.

“I learned to just take my time and to not rush anything,” said Ennis. “I’m glad I went 12 rounds. It felt great. I felt I was in the best shape. I just needed to throw a little more punches. I should have got him out of there.”

Philadelphia’s Ennis moved himself one step closer to a world title opportunity against the cagey and evasive Chukhadzhian. The Ukrainian showed deft footwork throughout the fight, never staying in the pocket long enough for Ennis to put combinations together while landing the occasional counter.

Overall Chukhadzhian was out landed by a 203 to 97 margin, as Ennis also held advantages in accuracy (34% to 17%) and body shots (88 to 11). This was Ennis’ first fight that went the distance since 2017.

“He ran a lot,” said Ennis. “Hats off to him since a lot of guys didn’t want to fight me. So shout out to him for coming here and taking this fight.”

“He had a different level of speed than I’m used to,” said Chukhadzhian. “I don’t make any excuses though. I wish I could have done more to hurt him.”

Ennis remained patient through the championship rounds, as he tried in vain to break down his backpedaling opponent before settling for the decision. With the interim title in tow, Ennis set his sights on unified IBF, WBA and WBC Welterweight Champion Errol Spence Jr.

“Everyone knows I want Spence,” said Ennis. “I’ll keep waiting until the time is right and Spence is ready to take the fight.”

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[jonathangrimshaw]

Man who ever booed this fight. Wow. This was a great match. Adjustments, spacing, angles, a class of Russian vs. American schools. I know the students came to study. Great Work

[marcello]

Very impressed with Chukhadzhian and his footwork and head movement.

[Mektek]

At this point Ennis can’t wait for big fights. He has to take what he can and keep building his name.

[Sir-Yo]

Ennis is about to terrorize the division in a few years... The man brought everything to the next level : He has power, technique, great defense, footwork and he can box with both stances
Next unified champion mark my words

[brentcproductions]

I ain’t gone lie Karen got some of the best footwork today. He should’ve been more offensive but damn he’s cold on the footwork

[joaopereira]

What a nice surprise, this Chukhadzhian guy. In the line of Willie Pep, Nicolino Locche and Pernell Whitaker. Lightning reflexes, a few good combinations and very precise counters that PBC didn't show on replays: only Ennis's. His fluid movements are a joy to watch, and he just needs more power. I don't see any other boxer like him, right now. In 12 rounds against a top contender (even more a southpaw) he was never in trouble, and he slipped all the power punches. You could sense the frustration of Ennis, with those wild misses.

[boundsgreenboy]

Ennis clearly levels above, Karen got good footwork but came to survive.

[EugenioRodriguez-rrnw]

It's a shame that ennis is having problems getting fights they should do stationis vs ennis that would be a great fight no bs

[Easymoneyavenue]

The boy Zhian got kangaroo’s reflexes. Real swift

[Alex-bdov]

Chukhadzhian has sublime movement. He would give a lot of fighters problems. There's no more Enis could have done. Beautiful fight.

[truthconsultingsrealestate]

Who else came back to watch this to study for the 2nd match up

[imperviouus]

Karen got some footwork on him...imagine if he throws his hands with that. He'd be a problem.

[ZebraFacts]

Runners are frustrating for everyone, but Chukhadzhian is a master of slipping punches He clearly isn't on Ennis's level but man can he avoided punches!

[AlternateTimeRealityDemon]

Ennis has the skills to become a great champion, he just had some things to work on and he will be an amazing champion.

[Boxing]

I want to see Jaron Ennis vs Royman Villa. Give the audience this fight

[marcellussims]

"You gotta punch him in his LEEVER!"😂

[samcase]

Ennis reminds me a lot of Crawford in his movements laterally and inside and his switch stance capabilities

[matthewmerced]

I usually never call anyone a runner, but Karen was honestly there to run and not fight.

[marcello]

I keep coming back to see the foot work in this fight

[anagram]

Two really good boxers check out the Ref. Wow! He is really masterful. Notice how he allows the boxers to operate and whenever he needs to step in to break them up. He gives them a combination of physical cues that break them apart and he quickly allows them to box again. In the 6th round in near end, he breaks them up with a three touch combination that allows the boxers to box and not get tied up. At one point I was watching three professionals in the ring.