Talks are 'absolutely' underway to match Teofimo Lopez Jnr with Jaron Ennis

HAMBURG, Germany – The information that talks had been underway to pair Teofimo Lopez Jnr and Jaron “Boots” Ennis created a surge of pleasure.

Ennis is seen as the very best expertise at 147lbs, whereas the 27-year-old Lopez has been undisputed at 135 and 140.

Each are on the lookout for big-name dance companions, and that has taken them to one another. It is a battle Carl Moretti likes, and it may occur as early as March.

“Yeah, I do. I don’t know if it should occur,” mentioned Moretti, High Rank’s vp of boxing operations. “It’s too early to inform, but it surely’s an attention-grabbing battle.

“Teofimo wished the largest identify at 135 – [Vasiliy] Lomachenko – and also you noticed what he did there. He wished the largest identify at 140, and also you noticed what he did there. If Boots will do it, [Lopez] desires the largest identify at 47. So we’ll see.”

After a uninteresting battle with Jamaine Ortiz earlier in February, Lopez posted a listless victory over Steve Claggett in June. High Rank hoped the powerful Claggett would convey out the very best in Lopez, however Moretti mentioned it’s the concept of a problem that may encourage the 21-1 (13 KOs) Lopez.

“It’s extra so he desires to be up for fights, he wants a problem,” Moretti defined. “I don’t know what number of guys at 140 he considers a problem, a risk. He views Boots as a real world champion and the very best within the division, so that may get him up for the battle.”

Might Moretti verify that talks with Matchroom, Ennis’ promoter, are underway?

Had been the talks going effectively?

“We’re nonetheless speaking.”