Undisputed welterweight champion Jaron "Boots" Ennis will defend his IBF, WBA, and WBC titles against British challenger Josh Kelly in a three-belt unification bout scheduled for February in Atlanta, Georgia.
The matchup pits Ennis (33-0, 29 KOs), widely regarded as one of boxing's top pound-for-pound fighters, against Kelly (15-1-1, 8 KOs), a former European champion seeking his first world title opportunity. Ennis unified the division with a decisive victory over Karen Chukhadzhian in November 2024, adding the WBC belt to his IBF and WBA straps.
Specific date, venue, and broadcast details for the February showdown are expected to be announced in the coming weeks. The fight represents Ennis's first defense as a three-belt champion and Kelly's first world title shot since his 2021 loss to David Avanesyan.
