Jaron Ennis vs. Karen Chukhadzhian: Victory Chances and Fight Statistics
On November 9 in Philadelphia, USA, IBF welterweight champion Jaron Ennis will defend his title in a rematch against Ukraine’s Karen Chukhadzhian.
Here’s an in-depth look at the stats and breakdown from Ready to Fight.
Jaron Ennis
USA
Age: 27
Weight Class: Welterweight (up to 66.7 kg)
Height: 178 cm
Reach: 188 cm
Stance: Orthodox
Record: 32 wins, 29 by stoppage, 0 losses
KO Percentage: 90.63%
Career Rounds: 106
Recent Fights:
- RTD 5 victory over David Avanesyan
- KO in the 10th round against Roiman Villa
- Unanimous Decision (UD 12) win over Karen Chukhadzhian
- KO in the 2nd round against Custio Clayton
- KO in the 1st round against Thomas Dulorme
Total Rounds in Recent Fights: 30
Average Rounds per Fight: 6
Longest and Shortest Fights: Longest - 12 rounds (UD win) / Shortest - 1 round (KO win)
Win Percentage in Recent Fights: 100%
KO Percentage in Recent Fights: 80%
Frequency of Fights: 1.25 fights per year
Opponents’ Combined Record at Time of Fight: 121 wins, 11 losses, 3 draws
Best Opponent Record: Custio Clayton (19 wins, 0 losses, 1 draw)
Worst Opponent Record: Thomas Dulorme (25 wins, 5 losses, 1 draw)
Title Fights: 1 (1 win by stoppage)
Successful Title Defenses: 1
First Fight Statistics:
- Jabs: 56 of 275 (20.4%)
- Power Punches: 147 of 317 (46.4%)
- Body Shots: 88 accurate punches
- Total: 203 of 592
- Overall Accuracy: 34.3%
Karen Chukhadzhian
Ukraine
Age: 28
Weight Class: Welterweight (up to 66.7 kg)
Height: 175 cm
Reach: 172 cm
Stance: Orthodox
Record: 24 wins, 13 by stoppage, 2 losses
KO Percentage: 54.17%
Career Rounds: 163
Recent Fights:
- UD 12 win over Harry Scarff
- TKO 9 victory against Pietro Rossetti
- TKO 2 win over Michel Marcano
- UD 12 loss to Jaron Ennis
- RTD 6 win over Blake Minto
Total Rounds in Recent Fights: 41
Average Rounds per Fight: 8.2
Longest and Shortest Fights: Longest - 12 rounds / Shortest - 2 rounds (TKO win)
Win Percentage in Recent Fights: 80%
KO Percentage in Recent Fights: 60%
Frequency of Fights: 1.66 fights per year
Opponents’ Combined Record at Time of Fight: 103 wins, 12 losses, 3 draws
Best Opponent Record: Jaron Ennis (29 wins, 0 losses at the time of the fight)
Worst Opponent Record: Blake Minto (14 wins, 2 losses, 2 draws)
Title Fights: 0
First Fight Statistics:
- Jabs: 5 of 200 (2.5%)
- Power Punches: 92 of 373 (24.7%)
- Body Shots: 11 accurate punches
- Total: 97 of 573
- Overall Accuracy: 16.9%
Styles and Techniques of the Opponents
Ennis and Chukhadzhian represent different schools of boxing. In their last encounter, Karen’s agile Ukrainian style posed challenges for Jaron, forcing the American to move constantly, cut off angles, and chase down his opponent. However, Karen also couldn’t fully showcase his best boxing. His high mobility provided space but didn’t allow effective counterattacks. When Ready to Fight asked what he lacked in the first bout, Karen humorously replied, “Punches.”
Despite both fighters not fully playing to their strengths in the initial bout, this is a stylistically intriguing matchup. In the rematch, both will come prepared: Chukhadzhian will have a full camp, unlike before, and Ennis will be familiar with his opponent’s style. This second meeting promises a tactical clash that should be even more intense and captivating.
Age and Experience Difference
Jaron Ennis and Karen Chukhadzhian are close in age, with the Ukrainian challenger being a year older. Both fighters are currently in peak form. Since his first bout loss, Chukhadzhian has won three fights—one in Spain and two in Germany. Meanwhile, Ennis has knocked out two opponents, with an average skill level slightly above that of Karen’s recent rivals.
Punch Volume in Recent Fights
Both boxers maintain a strong offensive pace. Ennis, with his predominantly aggressive style, throws around 500 punches each fight, with remarkable accuracy—his average landing rate is about 35-40%, one of the highest in the world. Chukhadzhian, on the other hand, takes approximately three rounds to size up his opponent before launching calculated attacks and sharp counterpunches, also averaging close to 500 punches per fight.
Fight Activity
In terms of ring time, Chukhadzhian has the edge. He has fought three bouts since his loss and has faced challenging opponents. Ennis, meanwhile, has fought twice but spent considerable time resolving legal issues with his previous promoter and negotiating with his new one, Eddie Hearn.
Punching Power
Ennis clearly has the advantage here. While Chukhadzhian isn’t lacking in power, his style isn’t built around heavy punches and knockouts. Karen is skilled at targeting the body, breaking down opponents with powerful shots to the torso. Jaron, however, is dangerous whether he’s on offense or countering—any punch from him could bring an end to the fight.
Ability to Absorb Hits
Despite Ennis’s power, Chukhadzhian held his own in their first meeting. He didn’t show any signs of a knockdown, and his endurance and footwork allowed him to stay alert and active from the first to the last round. Ennis, too, is tough to test in this regard—he rarely gets hit, and when he does, he’s handled it without trouble.
Fight Venue
This will be Ennis’s second consecutive fight in his hometown of Philadelphia, part of Eddie Hearn’s strategy to build his profile. The previous fight against David Avanesyan filled the arena, and the same is expected here. For Chukhadzhian, this is a leap from the smaller European venues of his last three fights to the packed Wells Fargo Center, where fans will overwhelmingly back his opponent.
However, Chukhadzhian’s coach, Vyacheslav Senchenko, knows how to handle this pressure. He once traveled to Manchester and knocked out the local superstar Ricky Hatton. He’ll be looking to pass this valuable experience on to his pupil.
Psychology and Recent Successes
In terms of recent successes, both fighters are on par, having secured solid wins. Psychologically, however, the outlook varies. Chukhadzhian embraces his underdog role but has had a full camp this time and feels ready. Ennis wasn’t keen on this fight initially; he seeks superstar matchups, and Eddie Hearn tried to dissuade him from this bout, even offering Chukhadzhian a different opponent. But it seems Ennis doesn’t view Karen as a mere stepping stone. He has stated that he’s fully prepared and expects a 12-round contest this time, rather than just aiming for a knockout as in their first encounter.
All signs point to an even more intense and thrilling rematch.
Victory Odds by Ready to Fight:
- Jaron Ennis – 70%
- Karen Chukhadzhian – 30%