WBC interim junior middleweight champion Vergil Ortiz Jr’s father, Vergil Sr, denies that they turned down a suggestion to battle Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis. Vergil Sr. says no supply was despatched.
Boots Ennis’ dad, coach Derek ‘Bozy’ Ennis, informed Boxing Information that Vergil Ortiz Jr. (22-0, 21 KOs) “Already requested about that and so they stated they turned that down.”
Vergil Sr says that’s NOT the case. Vergil Sr. appears within the Boots Ennis battle, and it’s comprehensible why. His son, Ortiz Jr., could be going through his greatest title, and there could be a number of consideration on the conflict from followers watching on DAZN PPV.
“I already spoke with His Excellency [Turki Alalshikh], and we are going to 100% battle Vergil Ortiz,” stated Eddie Hearn, who promotes Boots Ennis.
Golden Boy promoter Oscar De La Hoya stated this week on Thursday on X that he needs “Vergil Ortz vs. Boots” as a part of the 5 vs 5 competitors with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing.
There could be wonderful cash for Vergil and Boots (32-0, 29 KOs) to make in a battle at 154. It might require braveness on Ennis’ half as a result of Vergil Ortiz Jr. is among the finest fighters at junior middleweight, and there’s a superb opportunity he would defeat Boots.
Vergil Ortiz Jr. just lately defeated WBC interim 154-lb champion Serhii Bohachuk by a 12-round majority choice on August tenth in Las Vegas. It was a battle of the 12 months sort of contest, with each fighters throwing thunderous bombs. Vergi Jr’s face was marked up, and he lastly discovered somebody who would stand as much as his energy with out wilting. The scores had been 114-112, 114-112 for Ortiz Jr., and 113-113.
This Saturday, November ninth, Boots is defending his IBF welterweight title towards Karen Chukhadzhian (24-2, 13 KOs) in a 12-round rematch on the Wells Fargo Heart in Philadelphia. Ennis already beat Chukhadzhian a 12 months in the past, successful a large 12-round unanimous choice on January 7, 2023, on the Capital One Enviornment in Washington, D.C.
It was a one-sided battle, with Boots successful towards a defensive-minded Chukhadzhian by the scores 120-108 on all three of the judges’ scorecards. These are the sorts of fights that Ennis will likely be caught with if he chooses to remain at welterweight slightly than transfer as much as 154 to problem gifted fighters like WBC interim champion Vergil Jr, IBF champ Bakhram Murtazaliev, WBC and WBO champ Sebastian Fundora and WBA belt-holder Terence Crawford.
Ennis, 27, has repeatedly informed followers that he needs to remain at welterweight to gather all 4 belts to develop into undisputed. That doesn’t appear like it’s going to occur as a result of the champions desire a goldmine to battle Boots. If the cash is large enough, Ennis could change his thoughts to face Vergil Jr. at 154 as a result of it will be an amazing alternative to extend his fame in a single day if he wins.
Bozy , When did this occurred??? Are you able to please submit the supply/electronic mail/contract of when this was despatched ??? Publish the individuals title and precise electronic mail please. That approach I’m/we’re capable of confront the particular person. I don’t admire this particular person making selections for Vergil . IF that is true . https://t.co/FlCMPNMEEH
— Vergil Ortiz (@VergilOrtizSr) November 8, 2024
