Comments Thread For: Jaron Ennis: Ain't No Fighter Scared Of Nobody; They Just Make Smart Business Decisions

[deathofaclown]

Didn't Canelo just lose because he chose to take a fight that was a risk and NOT a smart business decision?

No, he chose a fighter he thought was very beatable because he’d had a few unmotivated performances and not that big at 175

[SweetPbfAli]

I'm not sure to be honest.

I think anyone in a weightclass thinks about fighting the best fights of the weight class but whether or not that happens is a different story.

Look at lightweight for example. We could be seeing Lomachenko vs Davis, Ryan vs Cruz, while Haney fights Kambosos. But instead, it's Rolly and a hiatus? While Ryan ducks even his mandatory fights, so, these boxers or on a different script these days.

I hear you. I don't think Benn's team/handlers would put him in with Boots just yet. Hence why they were trying to get Broner or someone along those lines. They have a responsibility to put their guy in the best position by putting him in winnable fights and raising his profile. A fight with Boots now could derail everything.

As far as Ryan, he's far too unstable emotionally. I don't think he warrants any attention until he actually lives what he talks. Meanwhile, let the other guys who are fighting handle their business and get the attention for doing their jobs.

[F l i c k e r]

Do you think Benn wants to fight Boots?

I'm not sure to be honest.

I think anyone in a weightclass thinks about fighting the best fights of the weight class but whether or not that happens is a different story.

Look at lightweight for example. We could be seeing Lomachenko vs Davis, Ryan vs Cruz, while Haney fights Kambosos. But instead, it's Rolly and a hiatus? While Ryan ducks even his mandatory fights, so, these boxers or on a different script these days.

[SweetPbfAli]

Why doesn’t Ennis fight Conor Benn then?

he wants title fights without doing the leg work to get them.

go fight Conor Benn and make a case for yourself to meet the best of the best.

Do you think Benn wants to fight Boots?

[SteveM]

So would avoiding a particular fighter because he poses a serious risk to a fighter’s undefeated record, thus lowering his stock, count as a duck or a smart business decision?

a blatant duck is when a fighter takes less money for an easier fight
a regular duck is when an easier opponent is chosen for equal pay
smart business decision when an easier or equal opponent is taken for more money

then there is belt dropping too. same kind of deal

[BodyBagz]

Pretty much.
However, if a tough fight and an easy fight were the same money......

[SteveM]

I'm saying the comment really means nothing in boxing.

Boxers saying that is just procrastinating really.

Idk how long you've been keeping up with boxing but if it's been long, then you already know these guys say a lot but their actions don't always follow what they say.

Even fighters I like, they say the same thing. So, I take that typical boxer statement with a grain of salt.

I've followed boxing a very long time - enough to tell the difference between machismo and confidence

[SteveM]

this kid passes the eye test with flying colors. but its time to take the diapers off. it doesn't have to be against the beltholders but theres legit comp out there for him. test him

why not name them?

The Ring has Ennis at no.4. at welter
1. Spence - he'll fight Crawfordfirst - more money
2. Crawford - he'll fight Spence first for legacy and more money
3. Ugas - just fought - but I doubt he'd take a comeback fight against Ennis - props if he does but imo he'd be mad to do so
4. Ennis
5. Ortiz - in a similar position to Ennis but more marketable - they are on similar but different trajectories - but this would be a helluva matchup - can see Tean Ortiz not wanting it even if Virgil willing
6. Stanionis - this would be a great fight but I think Stanionis is mandatory now for the WBA so he can avoid Ennis and sit on his mandatory
7. Thurman - not a chance in hell unless he gats paid ****** money and PBC wont do that - can make more feeding him to Spence either before or after Bud fight
8. Avanesyan - just shooting practice
9. Benn - Hearn says he will keep Benn away from Stanionis and Avanesyan - x 2 for Ennis
10. Butaev - could happen but won't elevate Ennis much

[F l i c k e r]

What are you saying? Ennis has repeatedly said he's ready for anyone at 147and if he can't see them at 147 he'll see them at 154

I'm saying the comment really means nothing in boxing.

Boxers saying that is just procrastinating really.

Idk how long you've been keeping up with boxing but if it's been long, then you already know these guys say a lot but their actions don't always follow what they say.

Even fighters I like, they say the same thing. So, I take that typical boxer statement with a grain of salt.

[hitmanjosh]

We know what time it is….

Amir put you in time out for a moment and he's absolutely right.