Jaron Ennis vs. Karen Chukhadzhian: Live round-by-round updates

The Jaron Ennis vs. Karen Chukhadzhian round-by-round updates have arrived. They treat fans to real-time coverage and live scoring of the highly anticipated welterweight title fight. The event is set to start at 5:30 PM E.T. (Eastern Time) / 2:30 PM P.T. (Pacific Time) / 9:30 PM G.M.T. (Greenwich Time).

The headliner, though, which pits Ennis and Chukhadzhian against each other in a rematch of their early 2023 encounter. Their bout is expected to start at around 10:49 PM E.T. / 7:49 PM P.T. / 3:49 AM G.M.T, and it is one that both men will be desperate to win their 12, three-minute, round bout.

Ennis, who defends his IBF welterweight title and unbeaten 32-0 (1) record, will want to put to bed the criticisms of his previous performance against the defensively slick Chukhadzhian, who is 24-2. While Ennis is projected to win, it could prove to be a difficult bout, at least more so than he expects.

The oddsmakers at DraftKings Sportsbook have him as an overwhelming favorite at -4000, while Chukhadzhian is a +1500 underdog.

Follow Sportskeeda for play-by-play analysis and live scoring of the welterweight clash.

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Jaron Ennis vs. Karen Chukhadzhian

Round 1: Ennis flicks out his jab before landing low to the body. Chukhadzhian is quick to apply pressure, but Ennis wards him off with jabs to the body. He's significantly faster than Chukhadzhian. Jabs landing for Ennis, while Chukhadzhian is trying to box off the backfoot.

A right hook to the body lands for Ennis. More aggression from Chukhadzhian, who lands a big right hand. He has Ennis trapped against the ropes for a few seconds, but 'Boots' circles back into open space. Chukhadzhian isn't giving him any breathing room though, trying to swarm him.

Ennis lands several body shots. A big shot from Chukhadzhian stumbles Ennis, who recovers quickly. They trade combinations, with both men blasting the body. A nice uppercut lands for Chukhadzhian, but Ennis lands a nice hook. 10-9 Chukhadzhian

Round 2: Chukhadzhian lands a sneaky left hook. Ennis is looking for his 'get-back' and digs to the body. Jabs for Ennis, but Chukhadzhian lands a slick one-two, going low. He's punching with 'Boots,' landing that left hook. Ennis lands hard, stunning him, prompting a clinch.

Ennis is swarming himw now, but Chukhadzhian lands a short hook. Body jab for Ennis and they clinch again before breaking. Chukhadzhian snaps Ennis' head back with a jab. They clinch for a third time and break, with Ennis jabbing him up. Chukhadzhian responds with his own body-jab. 10-9 Ennis

Round 3: Ennis with a jab and Chukhadzhian with a left hook. An uppercut for Chukhadzhian finds a home, but Ennis goes to the body. They clinch and separate before Chukhadzhian lands his jab on the break. Another left hook from Chukhadzhian tags Ennis' chin.

They clinch and 'Boots' uses dirty boxing to punish his foe's body. More body shots from Ennis, but Chukhadzhian is fighting off of angles, switching stances and landing shots. Ennis lands a quick combination that backs him to the corner, with Chukhadzhian clinching.

Counter-combinations from Ennis, but Chukhadzhian blasts him to the body. 10-9 Ennis

Round 4: Jabs for Ennis, but Chukhadzhian returns fire with his own. A right hand lands for Chukhadzhian, but 'Boots' is doubling up his jab. This is a closely-contested fight, as Chukhadzhian backs Ennis up against the ropes, stinging him with jabs and body shots.

Ennis' jabs land with precision, but Chukhadzhian blasts him to the body with a right hand. They clinch and break, before Chukhadzhian digs an uppercut into the midsection. Another clinch ensues, but they separate quickly. Left hooks for Chukhadzhian, and both men get warned for back of the head shots.

Combinations for Chukhadzhian. 10-9 Chukhadzhian

Round 5: A body jab for Chukhadzhian finds the mark. Combinations for Chukhadzhian, but Ennis uncorks an uppercut to the midsection. Body shots from Chukhadzhian, who follows them up with his left hook, which has been successful thus far. Ennis answers with combinations.

They clinch and break, with Chukhadzhian landing an uppercut. However, Ennis lands his own uppercut, which staggers Chukhadzhian. A big left hand from Ennis rocks Chukhadzhian badly. Ennis pounces and knocks him down with a combination. Chukhadzhian barely beats the count.

Ennis swarms him, but Chukhadzhian is fighting back. Ennis seems to have taken his foot off the gas and they clinch. 10-8 Ennis

Round 6: Ennis blasts Chukhadzhian hard to the midsection. They trade and Ennis cracks him with an uppercut. Chukhadzhian fires back with his own body shots. Jabs for Ennis, but Chukhadzhian is throwing combinations. Curiously, he isn't throwing them with any power right now.

An uppercut lands for Ennis, who is making his opponent miss. A beautiful one-two hurt Chukhadzhian. They clinch and break, with Ennis jabbing. Another clinch takes place and Ennis cracks him with another combination. 10-9 Ennis

Round 7: Ennis' corner has ordered him to stop Chukhadzhian in this round, and he's trying. A big jab to the body lands for 'Boots,' who closes the distance until they clinch. They break and Enni is back to his one-two. Ennis is on the front foot, but he gets a warning for a low blow.

The fight resumes and Chukhadzhian finds a home for his jab before unleashing a good combination. A hard shot lands for Ennis, who is trying to stop him. They clinch and break, only to clinch and break again. A brutal uppercut to the body lands for Ennis, who follows it with a left hook to the body.

Body shots from Chukhadzhian, who eats another one. A big overhand left lands for Chukhadzhian. A hard counter from Ennis lands. 10-9 Ennis

Round 8: Ennis starts off by firing his jab, ducking under Chukhadzhian's shots for a clinch. They separate and Ennis finds himself on the front foot, landing a long right straight. They clinch again and the referee breaks them up. A 'Boots' combination leads to yet another clinch, but it doesn't last.

Ennis with a slick combination, causing Chukhadzhian to clinch. They break, but Chukhadzhian is now using the clinch to smother his punches. Big shots land for Chukhadzhian, but Ennis shakes it off. Chukhadzhian gets a warning for excessive clinching.

A hard body shot lands for Chukhadzhian. Ennis tries to answer him in kind but it leads to a clinch. Once they separate, they trade shots and clinch again. The round ends with both men landing hard. 10-9 Ennis

Round 9: Chukhadzhian leaps in with a left hook. Chukhadzhian with a hard right hand, but Ennis eats it. They clinch and force the referee to intervene. An uppercut from Ennis lands partially. Chukhadzhian keeps clinching, and he gets another warning for excessive clinching.

The fight resumes and Ennis lands a good body shot, but the referee warns him for a low blow. The referee's involving himself too much and its frustrating Ennis. More clinching from Chukhadzhian, but he eats an uppercut from 'Boots.' They clinch again and Ennis blasts him to the body.

Another clinch and they break. Ennis is trying to land big shots but Chukhadzhian keeps smothering his punches by clinching. 10-9 Ennis

Round 10: Ennis' corner again implores him to finish Chukhadzhian. Jabs land for Ennis, who intercepts a level change with an uppercut. Like clockwork, Chukhadzhian clinches. They break, but Chukhadzhian clinches again. They break and Ennis lands a short uppercut to the body.

They tie up and dirty box before separating. Another warning from the referee to Chukhadzhian for excessive clinching. Ennis unleashes a big combination, and chucks him off when he attempts to clinch. But Chukhadzhian clinches again. The referee pauses the fight and takes a point away from Chukhadzhian for holding.

The fight resumes and Chukhadzhian lands a left. Chukhadzhian slips, it's no knockdown. Ennis blasts Chukhadzhian with a combination. Chukhadzhian with a body shot. Ennis is ripping to the body before going up top. They clinch but break. 10-8 Ennis

Round 11: Ennis swings big and misses, nearly eating a counter. Chukhadzhian eats a short uppercut, but he clinches. Ennis leaps in and eats a left hook. More clinching from Chukhadzhian, but they break. They trade, and Chukhadzhian lands some stiff shots.

Jabs for Ennis, who clinches. Once they separate, Chukhadzhian clinches again, prompting the referee to separate them. But more clinching takes place. They break again and Ennis lands well, but Chukhadzhian finds a home for his uppercut. A hard uppercut to the body lands for Ennis.

However, Chukhadzhian blasts him with his own big shot. 10-9 Chukhadzhian

Round 12: Ennis' corner is upset, demanding that he finishes Chukhadzhian. They touch gloves and Ennis lands a one-two, but Chukhadzhian clinches. Once they break, Ennis digs to the body. He rips to the body again, but Chukhadzhian smothers his shots with a clinch.

They separate and clinch again. The referee breaks them up and Ennis lands good combinations inside. A warning for back of the head shots leads to a brief pauses. When the fight resumes, Chukhadzhian lands with two clean hooks. More clinching but they break.

They're trading punches, and Chukhadzhian eats a few. Chukhadzhian clinches and they break to end the round trading. 10-9 Chukhadzhian

Official Decision: Jaron Ennis def. Karen Chukhadzhian via unanimous decision (119-107, 117-109, 116-110)