For Jaron Ennis, this upcoming fight isn’t just another notch on his belt—it’s a must-win—a chance to unify the division. Not just for himself, but for the expectations riding on his shoulders, especially from his father, Derek “Bozy” Ennis. Bozy has made no secret of how highly he rates his son, even going as far as saying Jaron Ennis is better than Terence Crawford himself.

But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Ennis isn’t facing the aging version of Crawford—he’s stepping in against a hungry, dangerous opponent, the WBA champion Eimantas Stanionis, who’s still in his prime. Anything can happen in that ring. And if things do go south inside the ring, well… he’s got his cut-woman in the corner. If you didn’t know already, here’s the story of how a tough single mom became a trailblazer—a cut woman who is trusted to patch up one of boxing’s brightest stars.

How did Trish Kuller become Jaron Ennis’ cut woman?

Every boxer has someone in their corner to stop the bleeding, to calm the chaos between rounds, and stop the swelling from becoming an impediment in their fight. For the IBF champion, that someone isn’t your typical cutman—it’s a cutwoman. Meet Trish Kuller, the woman holding it down in one of boxing’s most intense roles. Before she ever stepped into the corner of a ring, Kuller was working the ER at Nazareth Hospital in Philadelphia, treating electricians, welders—anyone who walked in bleeding, bandaged, or missing a finger. In her world, a cut above the eye? That’s child’s play.

So when her son, Quadir Albright, a known boxer in Philly started boxing in 2016, and the question came up about hiring a cutman, Trish didn’t hesitate. “I said, ‘I’ll do it,’” she recalled. “Then I was like, ‘How do l even become a cutwoman? Is there schooling?” Turns out, there kind of is. Trish studied for a full year under Philly’s own Danny Davis, one of the most respected cornermen in the business. Her first test came in June 2021, in her son Quadir Albright’s pro debut. He won by 1st round TKO —and just like that, Kuller was in the game.

Fast forward to now, and she’s no longer just working her son’s corner. Trish has become the go-to for several top-tier fighters, including veteran trainer Bozy Ennis. And this Saturday, she’ll be on one of boxing’s biggest stages: Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, working the corner for none other than Jaron “Boots” Ennis as he steps into the ring with WBA welterweight champion Eimantas Stanionis for a unification bout. Her job? Obviously, to stop the swelling and control the bleeding.

The role of a cutman (or cutwoman) is crucial. One mistake, one misread, and a fighter could lose by stoppage. That pressure? Trish embraces it. Even in a field that’s been male-dominated for the longest time, she’s one of the few that man’s the corner with a cold enswell in hand (pun intended). “People were calling me a ‘cutman, and I kept saying ‘cutwoman,”‘ Trish admitted. She moreover added that “It was a challenge and I was willing to take the challenge. I didn’t care if I was tired and had to go to school or if I woke up tired and had to go to work.”

What started as a cost-saving move from a single mom has turned into something far bigger. Trish Kuller didn’t set out to make waves. She just wanted to help her kid. But in doing that, she’s carved out her own lane—earning respect, changing the narrative, and proving that some of the fiercest fighters don’t even throw punches.

Jaron Ennis’ coaches and teammates

Last year, the spotlight wasn’t just on Boots during his rematch with Karen Chukhadzhian. It was also shining (maybe a little too brightly) on someone in his corner: his father and longtime trainer, Derek “Bozy” Ennis. Why? Throughout the fight, Bozy could be heard shouting, “Get him outta there!” Now this is something that raised eyebrows about the quality of his instructions.

Moreover, there is Jaron Ennis’ co-trainer, Greg Hackett, a trusted lieutenant who understands why a seasoned veteran like Terence Crawford might be hesitant to face a young, hungry lion like Jaron Ennis this late in his 16-year career. Hackett puts it bluntly—boxing doesn’t care about fighters. And Bud Crawford isn’t about to throw himself into the fire just to be another name on Ennis’ resume.

Anyway, circling back to the main point, Bozy Ennis has coached his son to an undefeated 33-0 record. It’s the mark of a father-son bond that’s been built from the ground up. Bozy, who once laced up the gloves himself for six pro fights before turning to coaching, has been in Jaron’s corner from day one. And despite the outside noise and occasional critique, his presence remains unwavering. As for now? Bozy and co-trainer Greg Hackett aren’t going anywhere. This team is locked in.