“Beating Karen Chukhadzhian in Germany was probably the biggest win of my career. He’s the most avoided welterweight on the planet. To go there, do a hard 12 rounds, score two big knockdowns, and win the fight comfortably was great. It puts me in a great position to fight for a world title, but we have a pit stop, and the pit stop is Tyrone McKenna,” said McKenna to talkSPORT Ireland.

Calling Chukhadzhian “the most avoided welterweight on the planet” is laying it on thick. Ennis defeated him over 12 rounds in January 2023 and repeated the result by another wide decision in their November 2024 rematch.

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