Thurman vs Ennis

When is Thurman vs Ennis?

Keith Thurman could take on Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis in Early 2025 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).

Thurman vs Ennis stats

Keith Thurman would step into the ring with a record of 30 wins, 1 loss, and 0 draws, 22 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis would make his way to the ring with an unblemished record of 33 wins and 0 draws, with 29 of those by knockout.

The stats suggest Ennis would have an advantage in power over Thurman, with a 88% knockout percentage compared to Thurman's 73%.

Keith Thurman is the older man by 9 years, at 36 years old.

Ennis has a height advantage of 3 inches over Thurman. This also extends to a 5-inch reach advantage.

Both Keith Thurman and Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis fight out of an orthodox stance.

Thurman is currently arguably the more experienced fighter, having had 2 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2007, 8 years and 5 months earlier than Ennis, whose first professional fight was in 2016. He has fought 54 more professional rounds, totaling 172 compared to Ennis' 118.

Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis is currently ranked number 1 by The Ring in the 147lb division.

Thurman vs Ennis form

Keith Thurman has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he beat Mario Barrios on February 5, 2022, by unanimous decision in their WBC World Welterweight eliminator fight at Michelob Ultra Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Prior to that, he had been beaten by Manny Pacquiao on July 20, 2019, by split decision in their WBA Super World Welterweight championship fight at MGM Grand, Las Vegas.

Going into that contest, he had beaten Josesito Lopez on January 26, 2019, by majority decision in their WBA Super World Welterweight championship fight at Barclays Center, New York.

Before that, he had won against Danny Garcia on March 4, 2017, by split decision in their WBC World Welterweight and WBA World Welterweight championship fight at Barclays Center, New York.

He had beaten Shawn Porter on June 25, 2016, by unanimous decision in their WBA World Welterweight championship fight at Barclays Center, New York.

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

In his last fight, he defeated Karen Chukhadzhyan on November 9, 2024, by unanimous decision in their IBF World Welterweight championship fight at Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, United States.

Prior to 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.

Going into that contest, he had won against Roiman Villa on July 8, 2023, by knockout in the 10th round at Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City.

Before that, he had defeated Karen Chukhadzhyan on January 7, 2023, by unanimous decision in their IBF Interim World Welterweight championship fight at Capital One Arena, Washington.

He had beaten Custio Clayton on May 14, 2022, by knockout in the 2nd round in their IBF World Welterweight championship fight at Dignity Health Sports Park, California.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis has been fighting more than Keith Thurman.

Keith Thurman last fought 2 years, 11 months and 17 days ago, while Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis' last outing was 2 months and 13 days ago.

Thurman's last 5 fights have come over a period of 8 years, 6 months and 28 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 1 year, 8 months and 18 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 60 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 12 rounds on average.

Ennis' last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 8 months and 8 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 6 months and 15 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 41 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 8.2 rounds on average.

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