Jaron Ennis successfully defended his IBF welterweight title with an impressive fifth-round TKO victory over David Avanesyan in front of a crowd of over 14,000 at Philadelphia's Wells Fargo Center. Ennis, ranked as the No. 3 welterweight by ESPN, showcased his skills in his hometown for the first time since 2018.
The 26-year-old Ennis delivered a decisive blow in the fifth round, sending Avanesyan to the canvas with a well-timed counter right hand. Avanesyan, unable to continue, retired on his stool at the end of the round.
