On April 12, Jaron Ennis (34-0, 30 KOs) had his closing struggle at welterweight, defeating Eimantas Stanionis to unify the division and declare the IBF, WBA and Ring Journal titles. It was lately introduced that he’ll now transfer as much as 154 lbs in pursuit of the largest struggle accessible. He has lengthy been linked to a possible showdown with Vergil Ortiz Jr (23-0, 21 KOs), although hypothesis has swirled for months why the matchup has but to materialise. Ennis’ promoter Eddie Hearn lately spoke with Combat Hub TV to offer an replace on the potential Ennis vs Ortiz conflict at tremendous welterweight.
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Eddie Hearn Reveals Newest on Potential Ennis vs Ortiz Conflict
When requested in regards to the rumours relating to Jaron Ennis asking for 2 tune-up fights earlier than dealing with Ortiz, Hearn stated: “We acquired requested if we’d struggle Vergil Ortiz on the August sixteenth card, which we stated we’d have an interest. Vergil got here again and stated I’m not prepared till later within the 12 months.
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“Then, we determined to lock in a struggle for Boots’ finish of September, starting of October. Then Turki got here again and stated, Do you need to have a look at the struggle for November twenty second. We stated, we’re taking this as our first struggle at 54. We’ll agree the Vergil Ortiz struggle within the course of. It’s not like we’re gonna take a struggle and converse after. We are able to lock that struggle in now. Myself and Golden Boy are speaking about that struggle. It’s gonna be one of many greatest fights in America.”
Jaron Ennis vs Vergil Ortiz: Hearn Backs ‘Boots’
“This struggle is going on, December, January or February, Boots towards Ortiz will occur,” stated Hearn.
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“That is two pound for pound stars of their absolute prime, and Boots will do a job on Vergil Ortiz. Belief me after I say that. And I like Vergil, and I’ll inform him to his face, there isn’t any means he beats Jaron Ennis, no means,” added the Matchroom Sport Chairman.
