By Jack Walsh
JARON ‘Boots’ Ennis’ performance last Saturday evening is one drawing criticism from a variety of angles, as we all know that the IBF welterweight champion is capable of victory in a far more appealing, convincing fashion.
For one, Boots’ defense was completely insufficient, and mentally, he just seemed off — likely frustration due to the expectations of a quick KO, and lack of guidance by his father/cornerman, Derek ‘Bozy’ Ennis.
Notably, Boots did not deliver a knockout in the very first matchup with Karen Chukhadzhian either, why push for one now?
The advice of “get him out of there” from Bozy felt consistently misleading. Chukhadzhian decisively lost, but Boots’ performance was not entirely dominant. Chukhadzhian won a few rounds and fought back with notable punches.
Fighting at an angle, Chukhadzhian clipped Boots time and time again with sharp shots and would consistently pivot out to begin…
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