Jaron Ennis: record, next fight and profile →
Unified junior-middleweight champion Jaron “Boots” Ennis has signed a multi-fight extension with promoter Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing for a period expected to cover his bid for undisputed supremacy and perhaps a third-division belt at middleweight.
Just as the thoughts heightened over what would happen in a Sebastian Fundora-Jaron “Boots” Ennis undisputed junior-middleweight title fight next year, the promoter stepped in and poured ice water to calm the exhilaration.
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The ongoing verbal battle between retired five-division champion Terence Crawford and unified 154lbs titlist Jaron “Boots” Ennis generated a no-nonsense response Saturday from Ennis’ father/trainer “Bozy” Ennis.
Giovanni Santillan joins ProBox TV ahead of his September 11 main event against former world champion Abbas Baraou in San Diego. Santillan discusses his opportunity to bounce back from his loss to Brian Norman, the lessons he learned from defeat and why he believes this fight could put him within touching distance of a world title shot. The 154-pound contender also breaks down Baraou, talks about the improvements he has made to his footwork and movement, and explains why fans can expect an action-packed fight on ProBox TV. Santillan also names the fighters he would like to face at 154 pounds, including Jaron “Boots” Ennis and Josh Kelly.
Robert Garcia joins ProBox TV to discuss Giovanni Santillan’s upcoming main event against Abbas Baraou on ProBox TV, Vergil Ortiz Jr.’s move to 160 pounds and his desire to see Ortiz face Jaron “Boots” Ennis. Garcia makes it clear that he still wants Boots vs. Vergil, saying: “The best fight I want before is Boots versus Vergil.” He also discusses potential fights for Ortiz at 160, including Tim Tszyu, Jermall Charlo and Erislandy Lara. Garcia also looks ahead to Bam Rodriguez potentially fighting on the Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua card in New York and explains why he believes it could set up a huge future fight with Naoya Inoue. Plus, Garcia reflects on Santillan’s loss to Brian Norman and why he believes his fighter is ready to redeem himself against Baral.
Sebastian Fundora speaks to ProBox TV about his upcoming WBC mandatory defense and his plans for an undisputed showdown at 154 pounds. Fundora discusses the possibility of facing Jaron “Boots” Ennis, his thoughts on Ennis moving up to the division, and why he believes their potential clash could bring together all four world titles. The WBC champion also reveals his motivation to become undisputed, inspired by his sister Gabriela Fundora’s own four-belt achievement.
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