The schedule of Terence Crawford may have slowed considerably in recent memory, but the 35-year-old WBO 147-pound champion is of the belief that his pugilistic standing shouldn’t be questioned.

On December 10th, Crawford left his fans speechless. On the night, the switch-hitting star toyed with longtime fringe contender David Avanesyan, before ultimately laying him out cold.

Of course, in spite of his triumph, Crawford (39-0, 30 KOs) was somewhat disappointed. Before officially signing up to face Avanesyan, the boxing community was under the impression that he would finally swap fists against Errol Spence Jr. The winner, as a result, would be crowned as the division’s undisputed champion.

Heading into 2023, Crawford has maintained an optimistic attitude that a showdown against Spence will eventually materialize. Still, even if the pair fail to settle their differences in the ring, Crawford concludes that his overall skills and accomplishments are a clear indication that he’s the best fighter in the world.

Yet, as Crawford continues to gush over his own achievements, Jaron Ennis begins to snicker in amusement. By all accounts, the 25-year-old keeps Crawford in high regard. However, when the Philadelphia slugger juxtaposed the pound-for-pound luminary to himself, he comes to one overarching conclusion.

“I’m more smoother and slicker,” said Ennis to a group of reporters. “My shots are a little tighter than his but he’s a great fighter. I just feel like I’m better all around.”

In short order, Ennis (29-0, 27 KOs) will be given the opportunity to prove that his brazen words are more than just talk. On January 7th, at the Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., Ennis will face off against Karen Chukhadzhian with the IBF interim tag on the line.

Ennis, more than anything, is hopeful that snagging that secondary trinket will force one of the division’s champions to face him, mainly, Errol Spence Jr.