Jaron 'Boots' Ennis defends his IBF interim welterweight title on Saturday night in Atlantic City.
He faces the experienced Colombian, Roiman Villa, and the winner will feel in a good position to take on the victor of Errol Spence Jr. vs Terence Crawford, or be ready should the belts be vacated before their proposed second fight.
Here's everything you need to know about Ennis vs. Villa.
When is Ennis vs. Villa? Date, start time
- Date: Saturday, July 8
- Start time: 2.30 a.m. BST / 9.30 p.m. ET
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 5 a.m. BST / 12 a.m. ET
The event is set to get underway at 2.30 a.m. BST / 9.30 p.m. ET with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 5 a.m. BST / 12 a.m. ET. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
What channel/stream is Ennis vs. Villa?
- U.S.: Showtime
- UK: N/A
There is no confirmed broadcaster for the UK at the time of publication, while Showtime will broadcast the fight in the U.S.
Where is Ennis vs. Villa?
The fight will take place at The Ballroom in Atlantic City.
Jaron 'Boots' Ennis record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Date of birth: June 26, 1997
- Height: 5' 10"
- Reach: 74"
- Total fights: 30
- Record: 30-0 (27 KOs)
Roiman Villa record and bio
- Nationality: Colombian
- Date of birth: April 29, 1993
- Height: 5' 7"
- Reach: 70"
- Total fights: 27
- Record: 26-1 (24 KOs)
Ennis vs. Villa card
- Jaron 'Boots' Ennis vs. Roiman Villa; For Ennis’ IBF interim welterweight title
- Edwin De Los Santos vs. Joseph Adorno; Lightweight
- Yoelvis Gomez vs. Marquis Taylor; Junior middleweight
- Euri Cedeno vs. William Townsel; Middleweight
- Steven Torres vs. James Evans; Heavyweight
- Dwyke Flemmings Jr. vs. Henry Rivera; Junior middleweights
- Jeremy Adorno vs. TBA; Featherweights
- Ismail Muhammad vs. TBA; Welterweight