Rashidi Ellis

Jaron Ennis: Rashidi Ellis A Good Fighter, Villa A Good Fighter, But I’m Not Ellis

ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey – Jaron Ennis doesn’t think Roiman Villa quite understands that a lot more separates him from Rashidi Ellis than a letter in their last names. Villa produced the most noteworthy win of his career when he upset Ellis by major...

Rashidi Ellis Expecting Jaron Ennis To Take Care Of Business Against Villa

For the majority of his career, Rashidi Ellis was able to skate by on pure skills and athleticism. Against Roiman Villa, however, the 30-year-old welterweight contender was forced to go to plan B.

Rashidi Ellis Has His Eyes On Ring Return, Sizing Up Mario Barrios

A lack of activity has always held Rashidi Ellis back from having more of a global fanbase. In 2019, 2020, and 2022, the now 30-year-old fought just once. In 2021, he failed to enter the ring at all.

Rashidi Ellis Refuses To Accept Villa Defeat: "I Just Want The Rematch Asap"

Activity hasn't always been the friend of Rashidi Ellis. However, after ending his near two-year hiatus with a first-round stoppage victory over Jose Marruffo in July of 2022, the speedy welterweight contender was hopeful that he’d parlay that moment...

'Bozy' Ennis Reacts To Rashidi Ellis Upset Defeat: “He Slowed Down”

All signs pointed to a budding rivalry between Rashidi Ellis and Jaron “Boots” Ennis. With both fighters sharing the spotlight this past weekend on the undercard of Gervonta Davis vs. Hector Luis Garcia, they fulminated during the lead-up, leaving ma...

Roiman Villa: If Rashidi Ellis Has Doubts - We Can Do This Again!

Power-punching welterweight Roiman Villa, boxing’s newest breakout star after his thrilling come-from-behind victory over formerly unbeaten “Speedy” Rashidi Ellis, says if the “disrespectful” Ellis would like another fight, he can get a rematch any t...

Gervonta Davis Delivers What They Came For: Ringside Afterthoughts

Gervonta Davis (28-0, 26 KO) packed almost 20,000 fans into the Capital One Arena on Saturday night, the latest stop on a coast to coast tour that has seen Davis become one of US boxing's biggest attractions.

Photos: Roiman Villa Drops, Shocks Rashidi Ellis To Bag Majority Decision

Villa, Ellis Fight Photos Gallery - Washington - In an IBF welterweight eliminator, Roiman Villa (26-1, 24 KOs) rallied in the second half, and scored two knockdowns in the final round, to win a close twelve round majority decision over previously un...

Roiman Villa: I Knew Fighters Like Ellis Get a Little Tired, I Took Advantage of That

Washington - Hard-hitting Roiman Villa (26-1, 24 KOs) storm back on the scorecards by dropping the previously unbeaten Rashidi Ellis (24-1, 15 KOs) twice in the 12th and final round to win a thrilling majority decision in their IBF welterweight title...

Roiman Villa Drops Rashidi Ellis Twice in Final Round, Wins Majority Decision

WASHINGTON – Roiman Villa did it again Saturday night. The hard-hitting Venezuelan had tremendous difficulty landing flush punches on previously undefeated Rashidi Ellis in the first seven rounds, but his persistent pressure wore down the faster, elu...

Roiman Villa's Promoter: Rashidi Ellis Cannot Run The Whole Night; I Predict A Knockout

WASHINGTON – Roiman Villa’s promoter perceived some nervousness from Rashidi Ellis on Thursday. Sampson Lewkowicz realizes Ellis is a good boxer, but he doesn’t think the welterweight contender can withstand Villa’s power. Lewkowicz thus predicted th...

Jaron Ennis Considers A Showdown Against Rashidi Ellis A Step Back But Is Willing To Face Him Next

Jaron Ennis was as cool as the other side of the pillow as Rashidi Ellis spewed derogatory curse words in his direction during a raged-filled rant.  

Rashidi Ellis On Jaron Ennis: “That Could Be A Cool Rivalry”

Protracted stints on the shelf consistently frustrated Rashidi Ellis. In both 2019 and 2020, the highly-ranked welterweight contender fought just once. In 2021, he failed to enter the ring at all. Although his 2022 campaign appeared to be a different...

Rashidi Ellis: “Nobody Want This Action, Nobody Want This Smoke"

At first gaze, it becomes incredibly difficult to take your eyes off Rashidi Ellis. The stinging power, superb defense, and of course, ridiculous speed, allowed the 29-year-old to rack up a spotless record through 24 career bouts.

Photos: Andrade vs. Nicholson, Ellis vs. Villa - Set For Showdowns

Andrade, Nicholson Weights Photos Gallery - Davis vs. Garcia will see undefeated five-time world champion and boxing superstar Gervonta “Tank” Davis take on unbeaten world champion Héctor Luis García for Davis’ WBA Lightweight Title on Saturday, Janu...