Boxing returns to the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, NJ, as Showtime hosts a card live from The Ballroom. Interim IBF welterweight champion Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis (30-0, 27 KOs) puts his title and undefeated record on the line against the tough veteran Roiman Villa (26-1, 24 KOs). This is an interesting matchup, and one Ennis had to take if he wanted to stay busy this year as he awaits a shot at one of the full title holders.
In January, the champion Ennis wasn’t that impressive against Karen Chukhadzhian (22-2, 12 KOs). Enniswas the co-main event to Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis vs. Hector Luis Garcia in Washington, D.C, and although he had a ton of fans there to support, Ennis left much to be desired in his performance. It could have been Chukhadzhian’s style, but Ennis seemed to be trying too hard for the knockout instead of allowing it to occur naturally. Now Ennis has the opportunity to make a statement and demand a fight with him against any of the other big names in the division.
🥊 #EnnisVilla
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🕦 9:30PM ET/6:30PM PT
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Villa was on the same card Ennis was in January, but instead, he impressed and earned an upset decision victory over Rashidi Ellis (24-1, 15 KOs). Villa has power, as 24 of his 27 opponents did not hear the final bell. It’ll be interesting if Villa will be able to deal with the speed and power of Ennis. Can Villa pull off yet another upset victory on Saturday night?
JARON ‘BOOTS’ ENNIS VS. ROIMAN VILLA BETTING ODDS
Per BetOnline.ag, Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis is the favorite at -1000, and Roiman Villa is the underdog at +600.
The right hook, the straight left, the POWER 💥💪! Philly's own @JaronEnnis (30-0, 27 KOs) looks to ring the bell of Romain Villa (26-1, 24 KOs) this Saturday on @showimeboxing. #EnnisVilla
— Premier Boxing Champions (@premierboxing) July 3, 2023
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JARON ‘BOOTS’ ENNIS VS. ROIMAN VILLA FIGHT DATE, START TIME
- Date: Saturday, July 8
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. PT
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT
These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
WHAT CHANNEL/STREAM IS JARON ‘BOOTS’ ENNIS VS. ROIMAN VILLA?
- U.S.: Showtime
- UK: TBD
JARON ‘BOOTS’ ENNIS VS. ROIMAN VILLA FIGHT CARD
- Jaron 'Boots' Ennis vs. Roiman Villa; For Ennis’ IBF interim welterweight title
- Edwin De Los Santos vs. Joseph Adorno; lightweight
- Yoelvis Gomez vs. Marquis Taylor; junior middleweight
- Euri Cedeno vs. William Townsel; middleweight
- Steven Torres vs. James Evans; heavyweight
- Dwyke Flemmings Jr. vs. Henry Rivera; junior middleweight
- Ismail Muhammad vs. Parker Gregory Bruno; welterweight
