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ATLANTIC CITY
JULY 8
MAIN EVENT
UNDERCARD
ATMOSPHERE
WHEN welterweight contender Jaron “Boots” Ennis knocked out Roiman Villa in the 10th round of a scheduled 12-rounder, the Philadelphian threw back his head and screamed into the heavens. Boots had confirmed what many had long believed—he is indeed a special fighter. When super tough Villa went down for the count the capacity crowd inside the ballroom of Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall celebrated like New Year’s Eve in Times Square.
There will be no more “who’s he?” from casual fans
