Our predictions for the Jaron Ennis vs. Karen Chukhadzhian card are here. This provides eager fans with strategic and tactical insight into the upcoming welterweight title fight set to take place this Saturday.
Also on the card, unbeaten WBC super flyweight champion Jesse Rodriguez defends his title against interim champion Pedro Guevara in a unification bout. In more title action, Ray Ford and Orlando Gonzalez compete over the WBA Continental super featherweight strap.
With so much on the linethis weekend, the question remains. Who will emerge victorious come fight night?
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#1. IBF welterweight title: Jaron Ennis vs. Karen Chukhadzhian
The Jaron Ennis vs. Karen Chukhadzhian fight is a rematch of the pair's past encounter on Jan. 7, 2023, when Ennis captured the IBF welterweight belt, extending his unbeaten record to 32-0 (1). Meanwhile, Chukhadzhian sits at 24-2, but he posed a stiffer challenge to Ennis than expected.
Ennis, who is a southpaw technician, spent most of their first fight trying to cut off the ring and land big shots. Unfortunately, Chukhadzhian's footwork proved tricky, as he bounced on his toes and used lateral movement to make himself a difficult target. Thus, Ennis looked like he struggled to land clean.
This time around, Ennis will look to author a better performance. While he won their prior outing, he will surely be looking to make a definitive statement this time around. Despite getting the win, Ennis was widely criticized, as many felt he looked sloppy in the ring. Come fight night, he will have to tighten up his game.
That being said, the most likely result is another decision win for Ennis, who should be favored to extend his record to a spotless 33-0 (1).
The Prediction: Jaron Ennis via unanimous decision
#2. The rest of the Jaron Ennis vs. Karen Chukhadzhian predictions
Winners in bold.
WBC super flyweight title: Jesse Rodriguez vs. Pedro Guevara
WBA Continental super featherweight title: Ray Ford vs. Orlando Gonzalez
Light heavyweight: Khalil Coe vs. Manuel Gallegos
Middleweight: Austin Williams vs. Gian Garrido
Light welterweight: Ernesto Mercado vs. Jesus Saracho
Super bantamweight: Dennis Thompson vs. Edgar Ortiz Jr.
Super featherweight: Zaquin Moses vs. Michael Ruiz
Welterweight: Ismail Muhammad vs. Nelson Morales