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Undefeated Boxer Jaron Ennis Moves Up for Ortiz Showdown

7/19/2025

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Jaron Ennis, the 28-year-old undefeated boxer from Philadelphia, is stepping up to 154 lbs, leaving his welterweight titles behind due to struggles with weight cuts. After successfully unifying the WBA and IBF belts, he aims for a fight in late September, setting the stage for an electrifying showdown against knockout sensation Vergil Ortiz Jr. later this year.

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Jaron Ennis, the 28-year-old undefeated boxer from Philadelphia, is stepping up to 154 lbs, leaving his welterweight titles behind due to struggles with weight cuts. After successfully unifying the WBA and IBF belts, he aims for a fight in late September, setting the stage for an electrifying showdown against knockout sensation Vergil Ortiz Jr. later this year.