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Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis Vs. Cody Crowley – A Done Deal For July 13th, But Fans Disappointed
By Tim Compton - 05/02/2024
IBF welterweight champion Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis vs. Cody Crowley (22-0, 9 KOs) is set for July 13th at the Wells Fargo Arena in Philadelphia. Fans on social media aren’t excited about this match-up, as many of them were expecting a lot better than this from Boots Ennis (31-0, 28 KOs) after he recently signed with Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn.
Who is Cody Crowley?
The 31-year-old Canadian Crowley is unbeaten, but he’s fought nobody his entire ten-year professional career, and he’s getting a shot against Boots Ennis, the #1 fighter in the 147-lb division. When Boots recently signed with Hearn, they expected more from him than fighting the likes of Crowley. Hopefully, this is just an anomaly and not the kind of opposition Ennis will be matched up with for the next three years.
Crowley’s Notable Wins
– Abel Ramos: Lost two out of his previous three fights
– Josesito Lopez: 39
– Kudratillo Abdukakhorov
– Michi Munoz
Canadian fans will be happy that fellow countryman Crowly is getting a title shot against Boots, but it’s too bad he didn’t beat anyone better than the above four to earn the title shot because this fight is not going to attract much interest.
Hearn says the plan is for Boots to fight Crowley, and then fight the other champions at welterweight to become undisputed. That could mean that Ennis, 26, will fight either WBC champ Mario Barrios or WBA champion Eimantas Stanionis. Crawford still holds the WBO title, but he’s not going to fight Boots Ennis because he’s focusing on the 154-lb division.
"I’m excited for my homecoming, especially being the first to fight at the Wells Fargo Center, the biggest arena in Philly,” said Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis. “I can’t wait to show out and put on a beautiful, dominating, crushing performance in front of my family, friends and supporters while defending and retaining my IBF World title in spectacular fashion. I’m ready to step on any and everybody that’s in my way!”
If Hearn gets his wish, Boots Ennis will eat up the next two or three years of his career fighting these guys:
– Mario Barrios: Paper champion
– Eimantas Stanionis
– Cody Crowley
– Giovani Santillan
Should Boots Move Up?
Ennis should ideally move up to 154 rather than using up two years of his career focusing on becoming the undisputed champion at 147. The champions at 147 aren’t well known enough for it to be worth anything for Ennis to focus on becoming undisputed. Boots should put his energy into fighting the best possible fighters at 147, 154, or 160. Ennis won’t make a lot of money or increase his fan base substationally by fighting Barrios, Stanionis, and whoever else at 147. The division is dead.
https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-new...pointed/277599
I agree 100%, beat up Crowley, then move to 154, unless Teofimo Lopez or Ryan Garcia find some courage, there's no reason to stay @ 147!
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Another bum for the almost 30 year old Ennis. LOL. Where are the same people giving Muguia sh.it for him fighting supposed bums at this stage in his career? Wait, I forgot, Muguia has the wrong skin tone, so he doesn't get a pass.Comment
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Boxing fans will find any reason to b!tch and complain, but I'm just glad Ennis is breaking inactivity and the opponent is decent. Even-though Crowley doesn't have much power, I'm interested in seeing if he can impose himself on Ennis because he's a pressure fighter.Comment
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What about him? You talking about this guy?Originally posted by Oldskoolg View Post
Conor Benn beats Pete Dobson by unanimous decision
Benn had to go the distance in the welterweight bout to pick up a unanimous decision (119-109, 118-110, 118-110) to improve to 23-0 and give Dobson (16-1) his first career loss Saturday at the Chelsea Ballroom at the Cosmopolitan....
The almost plodding, flat-footed, workman-like style of Dobson, who is from the Bronx, New York, and weighed in at 150.6 pounds, seemed to frustrate the busier, bouncier Benn, who also weighed in at 150.6.
https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id...imous-decision
If fans are upset with Boots fighting IBF #1 Cody Crowley, what would they say if he fought Conor Benn?
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Yes, that guy, they are both signed to young EdwardOriginally posted by Bronx2245 View PostComment
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No. It’ll just be mostly people of your skin tone that will criticize Ennis. Let’s not act like boxing fans dont mostly support those that look like them. You are no different. LOL. Bro lets just root for a good fight and then a bigger challenge for whoever wins. Same with Canelo v Munguia. Hopefully the winner fights Benavidez. I actually celebrated Ryan beating Devin because it makes boxing better when these high profile guys fight each other, win or lose. And still would like to see Devin and Ryan vs others like Teo. Just fight the best, win or lose. Just Fight best!!! ✌Originally posted by El_Maldito_Rey View Post
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