Jaron Ennis always felt as though he needed to violently take out his opponents in order to get to where he wanted to be. So far, he’s done exactly that but the rest of the welterweight division hasn’t been too gung-ho about facing him. But while most haven’t paid too much attention to him, Karen Chukhadzhian took notice of every unconscious skull that bounced off the canvas.

On January 7th, earlier this year, Ennis (30-0, 27 KOs) was very much expected to annihilate the fringe contender. But, with Chukhadzhian surviving the full 12 rounds, it felt like a moral victory. For Ennis, on the other hand, he was lambasted left and right, despite winning virtually every second of every round.

This Saturday night, at the Ballroom Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, the 26-year-old will have the opportunity to get back to his deadly ways. In the main event slot on the night, Ennis is set to take on Roiman Villa.

For the Columbian, he’s viewed as a gargantuan underdog. However, he hasn’t been able to wipe the sly smile off his face. The confidence that Villa is displaying is a bit of false bravado according to Ennis. Although he didn’t enjoy getting ripped to shreds for his last performance, he recently revealed that, in part, his lackluster showing was a major part of his plan.

“They looking at my last fight,” said Ennis during their final press conference. “They done fell for the trap. I’m a shine and I’m a show them why I’m the best 147-pounder in the world.”

Chukhadzhian, while far from being a world beater, comes with a set of bemusing issues for just about anyone at the top of the welterweight division, mainly, his movement. Villa though, moves as if he’s in quicksand. He also doesn’t seem to have a reverse gear.

An opponent who won’t step back and will actually engage? That sounds like sweet music to Ennis’ ears.

“He comes forward, he doesn’t know nothing else. He’s a good fighter but he’s Tailor-made for me.”