Jaron "Boots" Ennis walked away with a unanimous decision victory over Karen Chukhadzhian in their rematch, but this time, the fight was far more exciting. In their previous bout, Chukhadzhian was on his back foot, utilizing a lot of movement to avoid Ennis’s power. This time, he came to fight, standing his ground and showing he could box with skill and intelligence. Chukhadzhian’s stock undoubtedly rose after this performance, proving he’s no easy opponent and can hang with the division’s elite.

This was the most we’ve seen Ennis get hit in a fight, which had some fans saying he looked a bit careless. It’s possible that Ennis was pressing for a stoppage, as his father and trainer, Bozy Ennis, made it clear after every round that he wanted Boots to close the show. Ennis landed some solid shots that visibly hurt Chukhadzhian, but Karen’s resilience saw him through all the rounds.

Post-fight, Ennis hinted that he may consider moving up in weight, especially if unification fights continue to elude him. There was a noticeable difference in his physique; he appeared a bit drained, perhaps indicating that the cut to welterweight is becoming a challenge. Nevertheless, before he moves up, there are some great potential matchups at 147. A unification bout against fighters like Mario Barrios, Brian Norman , or Eimantas Stanionis would add to his legacy and give fans the excitement they’re craving.

Ennis also mentioned he’s open to a fight with Vergil Ortiz at 154 if moving up becomes necessary. A showdown between Boots and Ortiz would be a dream fight for fans and a potential classic. Even if this wasn’t Ennis’s sharpest performance, he continues to be one of the most talented and feared fighters in the sport.

Ultimately, Ennis remains on a path to greatness. Whether he stays at welterweight or moves up, the future is bright for Boots, and fans are eagerly waiting to see him in the ring with the division's best.

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