Terence Crawford has responded to Jaron “Boots” Ennis calling him out, making it clear he’s currently focused on securing high-profile fights. “I’m looking for mega fights right now, and that’s not a mega fight,” Crawford stated, emphasizing his interest in matchups with Canelo Alvarez and a rematch with Errol Spence.
Despite Crawford’s reluctance, promoter Eddie Hearn believes Crawford versus Ennis is the best fight in boxing today. Hearn emphasized the importance of Boots unifying the welterweight division at 147 lbs before moving up in weight, noting that this transition is inevitable. Hearn’s comments come as Ennis prepares to defend his IBF welterweight title against David Avanesyan after losing the opponent he originally wanted to face.
Crawford, who recently defeated Errol Spence to become the unified welterweight champion holding titles from the WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO, has shown no interest in fighting Ennis, who held the IBF interim title. Crawford’s disinterest led to him being stripped of the IBF championship belt, which was subsequently awarded to Ennis. Crawford is now set to move up in weight to face Uzbekistan’s reigning WBA super welterweight champion Israel Madrimov on August 3rd.
Hearn expressed his belief that Crawford is the heavy favorite against Madrimov but acknowledged the latter’s chances. Hearn also mentioned that Ennis’s father and trainer believe Boots could potentially make 140 lbs, despite his current success at 147 lbs. Hearn stressed the importance of Ennis achieving everything possible at 147 lbs before moving up in weight classes.
Ennis, who is scheduled to headline a hometown fight in Philadelphia, has already surpassed boxing legend Mike Tyson in ticket sales for a Philadelphia fight, with projections suggesting a crowd of 13,000 to 14,000 fans. Despite this record-breaking achievement, Ennis remains focused on securing victory in his upcoming bout against Avanesyan. Originally set to fight Cody Crowley, Ennis had to adapt to Avanesyan as a replacement opponent.
While Eddie Hearn and fans alike are eager for a Crawford versus Ennis showdown, Crawford’s immediate plans include moving up to super welterweight for his clash with Madrimov. Trainer Andre Rozier, associated with Danny Jacobs, has been vocal about a potential Crawford-Ennis fight, but he believes Crawford would be too strong for Ennis.
Saudi Arabia’s Turki Al-Sheikh is poised to organize the much-anticipated Crawford versus Ennis bout, though many details remain to be finalized. The Crawford-Madrimov fight is slated to take place in Los Angeles during the first weekend of August, with Crawford aiming to maintain his undefeated record and potentially face Boots in the future.
As Crawford eyes a potential fight with Canelo Alvarez in 2024, Hearn is focused on getting Ennis the best fights possible at 147 lbs, advocating for a bout with Crawford as a major career milestone. Ennis’s promoter is determined to see him become the undisputed champion at 147 lbs before moving up in weight.
With a record of 31-0, Ennis remains undeterred by his rapid rise and ticket sale milestones, emphasizing that he feels it’s just another day. As he continues to train and prepare, his ultimate goal remains clear: to unify the titles at 147 lbs before moving up and doing the same at 154 lbs. Ennis’s upcoming bout with Avanesyan will be a significant step in his quest to prove himself as a formidable champion.
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