Bozy Ennis is a well-known figure in his North Philly gym, famous for mentoring his son, IBF welterweight champion Boots Ennis. His nickname “Bo” originated from a kind old lady he helped out in West Philadelphia, with the locals adopting the name “Bozy.” Bozy, now 68 but looking much younger, is always active and dislikes being idle. In his younger days in Germantown, he gained recognition as a street fighter with quick hands that made him as elusive as smoke.
Today, Bozy can be found at the Grant Avenue gym in Philadelphia, coaching a diverse group of boxers. Among them is his son, the IBF welterweight champion Jaron “Boots” Ennis, who is gearing up to defend his title against David Avanesyan at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Boots, with an impressive record of 31-0 and 28 knockouts, is poised to make a mark in the welterweight division and is currently ranked second by The Ring magazine.
Boots’ exceptional skills have attracted the attention of promoter Eddie Hearn, who has successfully sold 13,000 tickets for their upcoming fight. Despite his son’s success, Bozy remains humble and prefers to stay out of the spotlight, focusing on training his fighters. Bozy’s passion for boxing originates from his own background as a street fighter, motivating him to transition into coaching the sport.
Bozy’s dedication to his sons’ careers is evident in the accomplishments of his other children, Derek “Pooh” Ennis and Farah Ennis, who have also ventured into professional boxing. His impact extends beyond boxing skills, as he is recognized for instilling both boxing prowess and admirable character traits in his trainees. Bozy’s unwavering commitment to boxing and his fighters springs from his profound passion for the sport and his aspiration to witness his boxers flourish.
