Jaron 'Boots' Ennis made history last Saturday by delivering a knockout punch to Sergey Lipinets in the sixth round of their main event at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, securing his status as a formidable welterweight. The fight concluded at 2:11 of the sixth round after Ennis sent Lipinets to the canvas with a powerful left hook, leaving no chance for Lipinets to recover and continue.
Ennis showcased his prowess by becoming the first to stop Lipinets, a resilient welterweight with no previous knockouts against him. However, the impressive victory may have unintended consequences for Ennis, potentially deterring top fighters in the 147-pound division from facing him in the future.
The decisive moment in the bout occurred in the sixth round when Ennis skillfully deceived Lipinets, positioning him out of balance before delivering the knockout blow with a left hook to the head. Ennis dominated with a combination of power shots, frequently switching to a southpaw stance, and displaying pinpoint accuracy.
Despite Lipinets' durability in the early rounds, Ennis continued to land heavy shots, including a second-round uppercut that marked only the second knockdown in Lipinets' professional career. In a previous bout against Mikey Garcia, Lipinets endured heavy blows but remained competitive throughout, unlike this one-sided encounter with Ennis.
Ennis' defensive skills were on full display as he expertly avoided and blocked Lipinets' power shots, reminiscent of defensive-minded fighters like Pernell Whitaker and Shakur Stevenson. While this defensive prowess contributed to the lack of competitiveness and made the fight less entertaining, Ennis expressed his desire to challenge welterweight champions Terence 'Bud' Crawford and Errol Spence Jr for their titles after the match.
In contrast to the exciting brawls associated with fighters like Arturo Gatti, Ennis seems to follow a style more reminiscent of defensive legends such as Whitaker and Stevenson. This strategic approach, avoiding hits altogether, diverges from the tradition of iconic fighters like Muhammad Ali, Oscar De La Hoya, and Robert Duran, who embraced the drama of getting hit in their bouts.
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