Jaron Boots Ennis (34-0, 30 KOs) lately signed a long-term multi-fight promotional extension with Matchroom Boxing.
The previous unified welterweight champion lately introduced his transfer to 154lbs, and can face Uisma Lima (14-1, 10 KOs) on October 11. Boots has been linked with a significant conflict towards Vergil Ortiz Jr (23-0, 21 KOs). This rumoured bout towards Ortiz is a battle many would need to see, and Eddie Hearn lately spoke to the Combat Hub TV and The Boxing Mob, revealing the newest on negotiations and Boots’ ideas on an Ortiz Jr showdown.
Eddie Hearn talks potential Boots Ennis vs Vergil Ortiz Jr showdown
A Boots Ennis vs Vergil Ortiz battle ought to catch fireplace shortly. Ortiz has confirmed time and time once more what an thrilling fighter he’s, making use of relentless strain and energy. Boots is an distinctive switch-hitter who places his punches collectively impressively. His hand and foot pace are additionally key attributes. If this potential battle is made, it seems to be set to be a bout to recollect.
Hearn, when talking to the Combat Hub TV and The Boxing Mob mentioned the Boots Ennis vs Vergil Ortiz rumours:
“Simply to make it clear on Vergil Ortiz. We sat in a room, me, Oscar De La Hoya, Eric Gomez, and the highest DAZN execs in America.
“We talked about how a deal would work with these two fighters, and we agreed on a deal. We went away – we signed a brand new take care of Boots. A part of that deal, throughout the contract, was the deal that we agreed with Golden Boy and DAZN to battle Vergil Ortiz. Boots signed it.”
Hearn discusses newest contact from Golden Boy
Revealing the newest to Combat Hub TV and The Boxing Mob, Hearn mentioned:
“Now, we didn’t hear something again. We informed them, we’re gonna battle in October. They mentioned they’re gonna battle in November. And we haven’t heard something again. On Tuesday, Eric Gomez referred to as me, and he mentioned, look, I simply wished to let you recognize, we’re combating Lubin.
“After that, we wanna get the Boots battle made. I mentioned, ‘Nicely, we’re in.’ I take their phrase for it, and I actually consider Oscar De La Hoya needs to make nice fights. However that battle is completed on our aspect, on all of the phrases that we agreed with Golden Boy. That battle for me, though it doesn’t carry an official world championship, which is what we wish at 54, is among the finest fights in boxing.”
