Keith Thurman criticized Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis immediately, shaming him for selecting to not take fights towards Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Teofimo Lopez. Thurman in contrast Ennis’ habits to his personal, saying he by no means turns down fights “when the cash is correct.”
The criticism by the previous WBA and WBC welterweight champion Thurman (31-1, 23 KOs) is a clear try and get Ennis to combat him subsequent. Thurman is making an attempt to anger Boots Ennis into combating him.
The growing old 36-year-old Thurman has struck out along with his makes an attempt at getting the opposite marketable fighters to face him, as he’s been too inactive during the last six years.
Thurman’s Ennis Criticism
“Don’t ever fear about Keith Thurman combating folks when the cash is correct. I signed my combat towards Errol Spence Jr. He walked away,” stated Keith Thurman to the media. “Boots didn’t need Teofimo. Boots doesn’t need [Vergil] Ortiz. Hey chump, who would you like?”
Keith’s Misplaced Recognition
The recognition that Thurman loved whereas he was nonetheless motivated earlier than changing into a millionaire has evaporated. Youthful followers are unfamiliar with him, aside from a balding man who talks lots on YouTube.
“Would you like champs are would you like chumps? Somebody informed me the opposite day that he desires to maneuver up [to 154] and get two tune-ups,” continued Thurman along with his criticism of Boots Ennis. “An undefeated champion getting two tune-ups? You beat Stanionis. You don’t really feel snug at 147? You was holding it down. And also you wish to come up, and also you don’t need champions? You need chumps?”
Ennis November Opponents
Ennis is predicted to combat earlier than the top of the yr in November. These are three of the potential choices for him: Vergil Ortiz Jr., Serhii Bohachuk, or Israil Madrimov. These are energetic fighters. Thurman isn’t energetic and hasn’t crushed a reputation fighter since 2022 when he defeated Mario Barrios. Even that man isn’t in the identical league as Vergil Jr., Bohachuk, and Madrimov.
“I don’t know why this boy be appearing like that, the way you flip down fights, good fights, cash on the desk. I feed my household,” stated Thurman.
‘One Time’ Thurman wouldn’t should beg for fights if he labored his approach up the contender rankings by taking over prime 15 contenders at 154. His reluctance to try this is the issue.
‘One Time’ Seeks Large Payday
He’s simply making an attempt to hustle his approach right into a big-money combat with out risking struggling a loss by combating contenders like Bohachuk and Madrimov. He’s being lazy and sneaky about making an attempt to land an enormous combat. He doesn’t wish to take the chance and put within the onerous work. He simply desires the payday given to him based mostly on his previous achievements 8 to 10 years in the past.
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