Promoter Eddie Hearn says he thinks Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis will beat Terence Crawford now, along with the entire champions at 154.
Hearn believes Ennis (34-0, 30 KOs) is able to take Crawford’s spot as the highest fighter at 28. Now, whether or not he will get the prospect to show it by combating the 38-year-old Bud is one other factor. Crawford is selective now and can possible be targeted on getting the most important cash fights potential within the remaining time he has in his profession.
Crawford No Longer Untouchable
Eddie has been coping with the backlash over his determination to match Ennis towards Uisma Lima for his battle on Saturday. Followers have been extremely vital of this match, viewing it as one other poor opponent in an extended line of sentimental ones since he turned professional.
Ennis and Lima (14-1, 10 KOs) are headlining on Saturday, October 11, on DAZN. The occasion will likely be staged on the Xfinity Cell Enviornment in Philadelphia.
“The one fighter between 154 kilos and 168 lbs that I can’t categorically let you know that Jaron beats is Terence Crawford. And I nonetheless suppose he beats him,” mentioned Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn to the media at present, speaking about how Jaron Ennis beats all the highest fighters at 154, together with Crawford.
Terence Appeared Outdated vs. Canelo
The way in which Crawford seemed towards Canelo Alvarez in his slim win on September thirteenth, it’s a must to give Ennis an excellent probability of beating him. Crawford seemed outdated, gunshy, and unwilling to have interaction. He did simply the minimal to win a 12-round unanimous determination, and there was zero enchancment in his sport from his earlier battle towards Israil Madrimov on Could 3, 2024.
If Ennis fights like he did towards Eimantas Stanionis, he’ll beat Crawford. The one method Ennis will get an opportunity to battle Crawford is that if Turki Alalshikh desires the battle. Even then, that’s not a assure that it occurs. Terence simply made it clear that he gained’t battle David Benavidez after Turki posted a query on X, asking if Benavidez can get again right down to 168. If Crawford vetoes the concept of battle Boots, it gained’t occur.
“I’m so certain that he beats all these different guys. We’ve simply acquired to get the fights,” mentioned Hearn. “If you happen to suppose Vergil Ortiz will beat Jaron Ennis, you then don’t know s*** about boxing. If you happen to suppose Murtazaliev beats Jaron Ennis, you don’t know s*** about boxing. If you happen to suppose Sebastian Fundora, you don’t know s*** about boxing.”
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