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Jaron Ennis and Vergil Ortiz Jr. boxing rivalry

Overview

Professional boxer Terence Crawford identified Vergil Ortiz Jr. as the most formidable potential rival for Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis in the 154lb division, noting that Ortiz’s aggressive style and constant pressure make him a tougher test than Sebastian Fundora.

Trainer Robert Garcia has accused Ennis and promoter Eddie Hearn of avoiding a fight with Ortiz by instead pursuing a unification match with IBF champion Josh Kelly. Garcia suggested that the pursuit of unification serves as an excuse to sidestep Ortiz, noting that Kelly may be opting for the Ennis fight due to higher potential earnings, estimated at approximately $1 million. While Ennis negotiates with Kelly, Ortiz remains without a scheduled opponent due to a promotional dispute with Golden Boy.

Adding to the tension, Terence Crawford and Ennis engaged in a verbal exchange during a DAZN broadcast. The confrontation began after Ennis claimed that facing Crawford would be ‘easy work’. Crawford challenged this, criticizing Ennis’s recent performances and expressing doubt regarding Ennis’s ability to handle high-pressure fighters like Ortiz or the volume of Sebastian Fundora. Ennis defended his confidence, stating that elite fighters must believe they can defeat anyone, and expressed openness to a matchup with Crawford should the former champion return to the ring.

Entities

Vergil Ortiz Jr. · Jaron Ennis · Sebastian Fundora · Terence Crawford · DAZN

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Terence Crawford and Jaron Ennis exchange verbal jabs over rivalry

    Boxing stars Terence Crawford and Jaron Ennis traded verbal blows during a live broadcast, debating Ennis’s confidence, his recent title wins, and whether he can handle elite opposition like Vergil Ortiz Jr.

  2. 11 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Jaron Ennis accused of avoiding Vergil Ortiz Jr. fight

    Trainer Robert Garcia has accused Jaron Ennis and Eddie Hearn of avoiding a major fight against Vergil Ortiz Jr. by instead pursuing a unification bout with Josh Kelly.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Terence Crawford identifies Vergil Ortiz Jr. as Jaron Ennis's toughest rival

    Terence Crawford identifies Vergil Ortiz Jr. as Jaron Ennis's toughest potential rival, while Ennis's trainer defends the fighter's refusal to show deference to the veteran champion.

Sources

boxesport.be · boxingnews.com · boxingnews24.com · boxingnewsonline.net · britishboxingnews.co.uk

This summary has been updated 1 time: see revision history