Renowned boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has pinpointed the fighter he believes is quickly establishing himself as one of the biggest attractions in U.S. boxing, following only superstars Canelo Alvarez and Gervonta Davis.
Both Canelo, the Mexican boxing icon, and Davis, the American knockout artist, have proven their remarkable ability to pack stadiums and capture fans’ attention on a global scale. However, Hearn points to 27-year-old Jaron Ennis as the next big star in American boxing, positioning him just behind Alvarez and Davis in terms of star power and drawing potential.
This statement comes on the heels of Ennis’ dominant performance against Eimantas Stanionis, where he won by stoppage in a fight that took place at Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall. The event sold out, with 10,000 tickets sold, further underscoring the growing interest in Ennis’ rising career.
Hearn, who has worked closely with Ennis, was quick to highlight his fighter’s ticket-selling ability. Ennis has sold a remarkable 35,000 tickets across his last three fights. Notably, his July 2024 showdown with David Avanesyan sold 14,119 tickets, a strong indicator of his drawing power.
On social media, Hearn shared a post celebrating Ennis’ impressive numbers: “The building of a Superstar. 9 months, 3 fights. 1 voluntary, 1 mandatory, 1 Unification. 3 belts. 35,000 tickets. Huge global viewership. Just the beginning for @jaronennis.“
Hearn trusts in Ennis’ meteoric rise
Following Ennis’ stunning victory over Stanionis, Eddie Hearn reinforced his confidence in the fighter’s potential, stating: “Tell me a bigger ticket seller in America than Jaron Ennis. Gervonta Davis, huge ticket seller, and Canelo Alvarez. That’s it. This is the guy right here. We don’t need to be waiting for a call.” Hearn emphasized Ennis’ ability to generate both excitement and financial success, positioning him as one of boxing’s brightest stars.
Ennis at the height of Welterweight
Ennis’ career trajectory is undeniably on the rise. With an undefeated record of 34 wins and 30 knockouts, the welterweight champion currently holds the WBA, IBF, and The Ring Magazine titles. His next target is Brian Norman Jr., who holds the WBO welterweight belt, and Ennis is determined to unify the division by claiming the last remaining piece of the welterweight puzzle.
Ennis’ rapid ascent in the sport, combined with his growing fan base, makes him a central figure in the future of American boxing, a future that Hearn firmly believes will feature the young boxer at the forefront.