Russell vs Ennis

When is Russell vs Ennis?

Gary Antuanne Russell could face Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis in Autumn/Fall 2026 the United States.

The fight would be contested over 12 rounds in the Welterweight division, which means the weight limit would be 147 pounds (10.5 stone or 66.7 kg).

Russell vs Ennis stats

Gary Antuanne Russell would step into the ring with a record of 19 wins, 1 loss, and 0 draws, 17 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis would make his way to the ring with an unblemished record of 35 wins and 0 draws, with 31 of those by knockout.

The stats suggest that Russell and Ennis have similar power, both with a 89% knockout percentage.

Gary Antuanne Russell is the older man by 1 year, at 29 years old.

Ennis has a 5-inch reach advantage.

Gary Antuanne Russell fights out of the southpaw stance, while Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis is an orthodox fighter.

Russell is currently the less experienced professional fighter, having had 15 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2017, 1 year later than Ennis, whose first professional fight was in 2016. He has fought 43 fewer professional rounds, totaling 82 compared to Ennis' 125.

Russell vs Ennis form

Russell has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 2 of them, going the distance twice.

In his last fight, he beat Andy Hiraoka on February 21, 2026, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Prior to that, he had beaten Jose Valenzuela on March 1, 2025, by unanimous decision in their WBA World Super Lightweight championship fight at Barclays Center, Brooklyn.

Going into that contest, he had been beaten by Alberto Puello on June 15, 2024, by split decision in their WBC Interim World Super Lightweight championship fight at MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas.

Before that, he had won against Kent Cruz on August 12, 2023, by knockout in the 1st round at MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill.

He had beaten Rances Barthelemy on July 30, 2022, by technical knockout in the 6th round at Barclays Center, New York.

Ennis remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 3 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he defeated Uisma Lima on October 11, 2025, by technical knockout in the 1st round in their WBA Interim World Super Welterweight championship fight at Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, United States.

Prior to that, he had defeated Eimantas Stanionis on April 12, 2025, by technical knockout in the 6th round in their IBF World Welterweight, WBA Super World Welterweight and The Ring Welterweight championship fight at Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City.

Going into that contest, he had won against Karen Chukhadzhyan on November 9, 2024, by unanimous decision in their IBF World Welterweight championship fight at Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia.

Before that, he had defeated David Avanesyan on July 13, 2024, by technical knockout in the 5th round in their IBF World Welterweight championship fight at Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia.

He had beaten Roiman Villa on July 8, 2023, by knockout in the 10th round at Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis has been fighting more than Gary Antuanne Russell.

Gary Antuanne Russell last fought 6 months and 28 days ago, while Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis' last outing was 11 months and 7 days ago.

Russell's last 5 fights have come over a period of 4 years, 1 month and 19 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 9 months and 29 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 43 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 8.6 rounds on average.

Ennis' last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 2 months and 10 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 7 months and 21 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 34 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 6.8 rounds on average.

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