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- What: IBF welterweight title fight
- Who: Jaron Ennis vs. David Avanesyan
- Date: Saturday, July 13, 2024
- Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- How to Watch: DAZN
On Saturday, July 13, Jaron Ennis fights in his hometown of Philadelphia for the first time since 2018 when he puts his IBF welterweight title on the line against David Avanesyan. Ennis, the No. 2 rated welterweight according to The Ring, won the IBF crown in January 2023 with a decision win over Karen Chukhadzhian. Avanesyan, who is the No. 6 rated 147-pounder according to The Ring, replaced the No. 5 rated Cody Crowley on this card. Avanesyan last fought for a title in December 2022 when Terence Crawford defeated him to retain his WBO crown. Here is some background on the fighters before we discuss the betting breakdown for the Jaron Ennis vs. David Avanesyan matchup.
Jaron Ennis (31-0-1 with 28 knockouts) is a rising force in the welterweight division. The 27-year-old has only gone the distance in three fights and is coming off a July 2023 knockout win over Roiman Villa in the first defense of his IBF title.
David Avanesyan (30-4-1 with 18 knockouts) won six straight fights by knockout before he faced Crawford in December 2022. Crawford won that contest by knockout in the sixth round. Avanesyan bounced back from that loss with a win over Serge Ambomo in December.
Before we look at the welterweight title fight between Jaron Ennis and David Avanesyan, check out the best boxing betting sites, where you can find the best boxing picks.
Jaron Ennis vs. David Avanesyan betting picks
| Fighters |  |  |  |  |
| Jaron Ennis | -3300 | -2500 | -2500 | -2273 |
| David Avanesyan | +1200 | +1000 | +900 | +790 |
Jaron Ennis betting breakdown
IBF welterweight champion Jaron Ennis has the type of style that could make him a star, and now that he has signed with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom, it could be just a matter of time before Ennis is talked about by more than hardcore fight fans.
Ennis has everything a promoter and combat sports fans could ask for in a champion. He has power, athleticism, and skill. He’s someone who can score with one-punch power as well as unload effective combinations. Ennis is also someone who knows how to close the show. Once he has his opponent hurt, Ennis will, more often than not, end the fight by knockout. If there is a knock against Ennis, it’s that he sometimes chases knockouts against opponents he might not respect. On a positive note, Ennis and his team likely learned from that experience, and it would be a shock to see him compete in that way again, especially as he faces higher-ranked opposition.
Ennis is coming off what might be the best performance of his career. That, coupled with the fact that he’s fighting in front of his hometown under a new promoter, makes me believe we will see an even better version of Ennis on Saturday night.
David Avanesyan betting breakdown
The odds are against David Avanesyan, who accepted this fight in early June, but that does not phase him. The veteran competitor said of the matchup and situation he’s walking into, “A ring’s a ring. I’ve boxed [Terence] Crawford, [Egidijus] Kavaliauskas, [Shane] Mosley, [Lamont] Peterson, Kerman Lejarraga, Josh Kelly, I’m not bothered.
“I have fought everyone in their backyard, a boxing ring is a boxing ring. It doesn’t matter, I’m very experienced.”
Avanesyan also noted that this fight is likely his last opportunity to win a world title, and so he’s approaching the bout as if he has nothing to lose.
Expect Avanesyan to be in Ennis’ face throughout the contest. Expect him to stay inside and use a high guard while looking for openings. His fight against Crawford should pay dividends against Ennis as the two have some similarities in their styles and approaches.
Best Bets for Jaron Ennis vs. David Avanesyan
The betting odds for Jaron Ennis vs. David Avanesyan are lopsided. With that, the betting value is picking the outcome of this IBF welterweight title fight. The betting pick is for Jaron Ennis to defeat David Avanesyan by knockout in the second half of their matchup in Philadelphia.
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