“I’m fighting for my family. I’m putting Philly on my back and I’m ready to show the world my talent.”
Ennis Faces Fellow Undefeated Armando Alvarez In The Main Event Of ShoBox: The New Generation Live On SHOWTIME At 10 p.m. AGUS/PT
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CAD: SHOWTIME Sports provides a glimpse into the life and training camp of Philadelphia’s Jaron Ennis as he prepares to face fellow undefeated welterweight prospect Armando Alvarez in the main event of ShoBox: An Giniúint Nua seo Dé hAoine, Iúil 20, beo ar Showtime ag 10 p.m. ET / PT from WinnaVegas Casino in Sloan, Iowa.
Ennis (20-0, 18 Kos), who has knocked out 10 consecutive opponents, Déanann sé ShoBox debut against the 28-year-old Alvarez (18-0, 12 Kos) in the 10-round main event of a three-fight telecast featuring six fighters with a combined record of 82-1.
Díreach 20 bliain d'aois, Ennis trains under the tutelage of his father Derek “Bozy” Ennis Sr., who also trained his other sons Derek Jr. and Farah. The 5-foot-10 former amateur standout will be the third Ennis brother to appear on ShoBox; Derek Jr. appeared on the series in 2007, and Farah faced Badou Jack on the series in 2013.
“Having my Dad as a trainer means everything,” said the youngest Ennis. "Tá sé 63 years old and he puts in the same work I put in.
“My brothers always tell me to stay focused, it’s my turn now. I’m fighting for my family. I’m putting Philly on my back and I’m ready to show the world my talent.”
Sa an comh-gné, undefeated lightweight Thomas Mattice (12-0, 10 Kos) returns to Iowa for his second ShoBox appearance of the year when he clashes with former Armenian amateur standout Zhora Hamazaryan (9-0, 6 Kos) i bout 10-bhabhta.
Chomh maith leis sin ar an gcárta, undefeated super lightweight prospect Montana Love (11-0, 5 Kos) will take on former national amateur champion Kenneth Sims Jr. (12-1, 4 Kos) i ocht-bhabhta bout Super lightweight.