Eddie Hearn Thanks David Avanesyan For Facing Jaron Ennis

Matchroom boxing promoter Eddie Hearn is thankful that David Avanesyan has stepped up to face Jaron Ennis.

 Ennis was originally set to face Cody Crowley for his first title defense but the Canadian was forced out of the bout due to eye issues. Avanesyan stepped up on short notice, and Hearn is thankful for him.

“It’s a tough fight for ‘Boots’, but we wanted a tough fight,” said Hearn. “Thank you to Avanesyan for stepping up. He has the name value, and you know what you’re going to get – a tough, come-forward guy who won’t take a step backward.”

The two are set to fight on July 13 in Philadelphia, and Eddie Hearn knows David Avanesyan is in for a tough fight.

“In my opinion, [Avanesyan is] facing one of the pound-for-pound top fighters in the sport,” said Hearn.”

Hearn, however, is also disappointed that he hasn’t had a big fight in Philadelphia for Jaron Ennis before this.

“I can’t believe that it hasn’t been done earlier,” said Hearn. “I mean, it’s not rocket science. It’s a natural thing to do. Philadelphia is a great fight city. They’re a knowledgeable crowd. They have a true world champion, a great fighter in ‘Boots’ Ennis, and he’s going to light up the city.”

Jaron Ennis is 31-0 and one NC and is coming off a KO win over Roiman Villa last July. He also holds notable wins over Custio Clayton, Thomas Dulorme, and Sergey Lipantes among others.