Jaron ''Boots'' Ennis

**dan_cov** · 01-19-2021, 08:48 AM

Josh Kelly took on Ray Robinson in his 9th pro fight. I don't get why this kid is still being spoon fed 25 fights in.

Yes Kelly got a draw, arguably lost but nobody cares. He, his team took a risk & it didn't go to plan. So what he can come again. There are loads of big fights still out there for him at domestic and world level.

Ennis needs to step it up.

So sick of these highly talented prospects fighting at the same sort of level for years & becoming stagnant and wasting their prime when this kid could likely be a world champion tomorrow with 3 defenses by this time next year.

**RJJ-94-02=GOAT** · 01-19-2021, 08:56 AM

Lipinets is a good step up IMO. Like that matchup.

**asgarth** · 01-19-2021, 09:40 AM

lipinets is tailor made for ennis style, but still a decent step up. He brings toughness, good body attack and decent pressure to the table. He is defensively not sound enough to get through ennis fire unscathed though, so he probably takes a tough beating.

But there is a chance that he goes through the point in which ennis loses some of his explosiveness and can make it uncomfortable for him.

Asking for Porter for a step up is a bit too much though. I wouldnt put someone against Porter if he hasnt completed 12 rounds yet. Need some experience in championship rounds first to learn how to pace yourself properly before facing a guy like Porter.

**boliodogs** · 01-19-2021, 09:57 AM

I think he is an excellent welterweight with a good chance to beat any welterweight right now.

**Sctrojan** · 01-19-2021, 10:13 AM

If I'm not mistaken I believe his team has said they're having difficulty securing better opposition because of the whole risk vs reward factor. But you're right,they doing him a disservice putting him in with the level of comp they've been putting him in with,including van heerden who does nothing for him.

Look at the contrast between Ennis and Ortiz's recent run,its night and day. For Ortiz you can see the progression of his opponents skill level/durability with each of his last 4 fights,5 if Mo is next,which is how you prepare blue chip prospects for deep waters. Roberto Diaz at GB is probably the best in the business,you could see it with Canelo early in his career,Vergil and now Ryan.

**Get em up** · 01-19-2021, 10:58 AM

Originally posted by dan_cov

This kid needs to step it up in his next fight or two.

I get he's only 23. He had a lengthy amateur career. He might well be the most skilled and talented fighter out there.

I know fans will say oh this guys a step up and such but most of these names aren't imo. Boots will batter & stop them inside 4 one-sided rounds. He learns nothing, we learn nothing.

I'm not hating on him or saying he is hype, quite the opposite I'm a fan and I think he's potential something special.

We need to see this kid in with someone who is real durable and will test him.
What is his stamina and pacing like? What if he can't just blow right through them? What is his chin & heart like?
I don't think there is one critic on this whole forum who questions his ability but we need to see him in with someone who is going to offer some resistance. Those are the fights that you learn & improve from.

Sergey Lipinets - I don't think he's a step up really or Kavaliauskas.

Why not put him in there with a Shawn Porter or Ugas? If he ain't ready now then when?
I think those are a win-win. He's likely not in any danger or getting knocked out and nobody looks good vs them. If he losses he can come again he's only 23 and its a great learning experience. If he shines I think the world takes note.

Vargas, Lipinets, Khan, these sort of fights are just a waste of time, a waste of a training camp.

How do you make a fight with Porter with him being mandatory for 2 different title holders? He wont take that fight and risk losing position. Ugas is in the same boat he's not gonna fight a high risk fighter like Boots and take a chance at losing his position either.

Boots needs to put a beating on Lipinets and try and force 1 of the bodies to let him fight in a eliminator or possibly get a James fight but I dont think he takes it without being forced.

**Fighter78** · 01-19-2021, 10:59 AM

Originally posted by dan_cov

Josh Kelly took on Ray Robinson in his 9th pro fight. I don't get why this kid is still being spoon fed 25 fights in.

Yes Kelly got a draw, arguably lost but nobody cares. He, his team took a risk & it didn't go to plan. So what he can come again. There are loads of big fights still out there for him at domestic and world level.

Ennis needs to step it up.

So sick of these highly talented prospects fighting at the same sort of level for years & becoming stagnant and wasting their prime when this kid could likely be a world champion tomorrow with 3 defenses by this time next year.

Ok..lets just be honest here for a second...is Ray Robinson really an elite fighter??( I'm not talking the legend ray Robinson in case people wanna play games) I think most of the answers would come back an emphatic "NO".

**ShoulderRoll** · 01-19-2021, 11:03 AM

Lipinets is a good step up I think.

**Fighter78** · 01-19-2021, 11:06 AM

Originally posted by dan_cov

This kid needs to step it up in his next fight or two.

I get he's only 23. He had a lengthy amateur career. He might well be the most skilled and talented fighter out there.

I know fans will say oh this guys a step up and such but most of these names aren't imo. Boots will batter & stop them inside 4 one-sided rounds. He learns nothing, we learn nothing.

I'm not hating on him or saying he is hype, quite the opposite I'm a fan and I think he's potential something special.

We need to see this kid in with someone who is real durable and will test him.
What is his stamina and pacing like? What if he can't just blow right through them? What is his chin & heart like?
I don't think there is one critic on this whole forum who questions his ability but we need to see him in with someone who is going to offer some resistance. Those are the fights that you learn & improve from.

Sergey Lipinets - I don't think he's a step up really or Kavaliauskas.

Why not put him in there with a Shawn Porter or Ugas? If he ain't ready now then when?
I think those are a win-win. He's likely not in any danger or getting knocked out and nobody looks good vs them. If he losses he can come again he's only 23 and its a great learning experience. If he shines I think the world takes note.

Vargas, Lipinets, Khan, these sort of fights are just a waste of time, a waste of a training camp.

I been saying it forever that this kid hasn't fought ANYONE. Now...is he ready for world class elite fighters? I don't think you're ready for that answer because I already see signs that he is not on that level....he looks VERY good when facing low level opposition but isn't this something we've seen way too many times before?? Something just tells me he will fizzle out when he tries to step up to elite competition. I will look for his team to go the "Deontay Wilder" route...he'll be 36-0 before he faces anybody even close to top level....I hope he'll be ready.

Jaron ''Boots'' Ennis