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Jaron Ennis and Vergil Ortiz Jr. boxing rivalry

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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. ~~Following these comments, trainer~~ Trainer Robert Garcia has accused Ennis and promoter Eddie Hearn of avoiding a fight with ~~Ortiz. Garcia claimed that Ennis is~~ Ortiz by instead pursuing a unification match with IBF champion Josh ~~Kelly, suggesting~~ Kelly. Garcia suggested that the pursuit of unification serves as an excuse to sidestep ~~Ortiz.~~ 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.~~ 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.

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