Jaron Ennis Vs. Roiman Villa Pre-Fight Presser
Jaron Ennis and Roiman Villa had their pre-fight presser before their fight on July 8th, 2023.
Ennis (30-0, 27 KOs) will put his interim IBF welterweight title on the line against Villa (26-1, 24 KOs) in a 12-round welterweight fight.
Victory for Ennis could elevate him to the status of a full IBF welterweight champion if the winner of the Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford bout moves up after their fight on July 29th, 2023.
Two more sleeps 😴#EnnisVilla goes down in Atlantic City THIS SATURDAY at 9:30PM ET/6:30PM PT on @Showtime 🥊 pic.twitter.com/gBUws3KqzA
— SHOWTIME Boxing (@ShowtimeBoxing) July 6, 2023
In contrast, Villa’s confidence is riding high following his majority-decision win over Rashidi Ellis.Â
In addition, Yoelvis Gomez faces Marquis Taylor (14-1-2, 1 KO) in a middleweight bout.
Meanwhile, Edwin De Los Santos squares off against Joseph Adorno at lightweight.
With that being said, here were the key quotes from the main event.
Key Quotes
.@jaronennis has a message for the entire welterweight division 😳#EnnisVilla pic.twitter.com/a9g5P9DyoJ
— SHOWTIME Boxing (@ShowtimeBoxing) July 6, 2023
On the next steps: “Anybody in the division, not matter who it is. You know anybody with a belt…But right now we’ve got business to take care of,” Ennis
Just because July 4th has passed, it doesn't mean the fireworks are over 🎆#EnnisVilla | @jaronennis pic.twitter.com/NJGhLq2Om9
— SHOWTIME Boxing (@ShowtimeBoxing) July 6, 2023
On getting a KO: “Definitely [want a KO] but we are not going in there looking for it. We are going to have fun and go back to what we are used to doing,” Ennis
All about that shine 🌟@jaronennis is ready to display his skills in the ring.#EnnisVilla pic.twitter.com/L5hVrN8CMh
— SHOWTIME Boxing (@ShowtimeBoxing) July 6, 2023
“I’m very excited to get back in the ring…I’m gonna be able to show my skills and do everything that I need to do…I can’t wait to shine. I’m gonna show him that I’m the best 147-pounder in the world,” Ennis
Win or lose, there's one thing @Roimanvillasoto wants after the fight 📸#EnnisVilla pic.twitter.com/xiiy1sKp9j
— SHOWTIME Boxing (@ShowtimeBoxing) July 6, 2023
Prediction: “Good for you for believing in yourself. But I’m not about to say anything grandiose or be predicting this or that because God can make you feel big but he also humbles you,” Villa
.@Roimanvillasoto isn't about a tune-up… he's ready for the real deal 💪 #EnnisVilla pic.twitter.com/p9qip9VEnr
— SHOWTIME Boxing (@ShowtimeBoxing) July 6, 2023
On the challenge: “When God gives me an opportunity to fight against a world class fighter, how am I not going to take that chance. It’s my duty to go after the toughest challenge. I’m not afraid of anybody,” Villa
Full Card
Jaron Ennis vs. Roiman Villa – IBF interim welterweight title
Yoelvis Gomez vs. Marquis Taylor – middleweight
Edwin De Los Santos vs. Joseph Adorno – lightweight
Euri Cedeno vs. William Townsel – middleweight
Steven Torres vs. James Evans – heavyweight
Dwyke Flemmings Jr vs. Henry Rivera – junior welterweight
Ismail Muhammad vs. Parker Gregory Bruno – welterweight