Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis will be coming back home to Philadelphia to defend his IBF World Welterweight title against Cody Crowley at Wells Fargo Center on Saturday, July 13.
Jaron “Boots” Ennis will defend his IBF welterweight title vs. Cody Crowley on July 13 at Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Arena. pic.twitter.com/r1wjZyXfBx
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His first fight as a World Champion, Ennis (31-0 28 KOs) will return to fight in his hometown for the first time since November 2018. The 26-year-old, born and raised in Germantown, returns to action just over a year. Boots scored a 10th round KO win over Roiman Villa successfully defended his interim title before being elevated to full champion.
Mandatory challenger Crowley (22-0 9 KOs). The Las Vegas-based Canadian sits at #3 in the IBF rankings, with the #1 and #2 spots currently vacant. The unbeaten 31-year-old will get his first World title shot clearly on enemy soil. Returning to action following victory in Las Vegas in March 2023 over Abel Ramos.
“I am thrilled to be able to deliver a homecoming defense for Boots,” said Eddie Hearn, Chairman of Matchroom Sport. “Jaron is the next American star in boxing, and sports stars with all the tools he has should be headlining in their own city.
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