Jaron 'Boots' Ennis extends contract with Matchroom Boxing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 10:58 PM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
Jaron 'Boots' Ennis has extended his contract with Matchroom Boxing, covering his next seven fights. The announcement was made by promoter Eddie Hearn, confirming Ennis's ambitions to become the undisputed super welterweight champion. Previously, Ennis moved up in weight and secured the WBO and WBA belts, defeating Xander Zayas in July. The IBF champion, Josh Kelly, and WBC titleholder, Sebastian Fundora, are among potential opponents as Ennis aims for unification bouts.
- •Ennis signs a new multi-fight deal with Matchroom Boxing.
- •He aims to unify titles in the super welterweight division.
- •The deal covers his next seven fights.
- •Ennis has been successful at super welterweight, recently defeating Zayas.
- •Potential future bouts include fights with IBF champion Josh Kelly.
- 10:58 PMYahoo Sports — Boots Ennis Extends Contract With Matchroom Boxing
"By extended his contract with Matchroom, Ennis prepares road to becoming an undisputed champion.
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