Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis posted on social media, hinting about constructive information for his subsequent combat. He’s in negotiations with WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr.
The Boots vs. Norman Jr. 147-lb unification combat is rumored to happen on November ninth in Philadelphia. Brian’s dad, Norman Sr., mentioned the combat is “99%” taking place. They’re ready on High Rank to barter the take care of IBF welterweight champion Boots Ennis’ promoters at Matchroom.
Ennis (32-0, 29 KOs) wants the combat to change into undisputed champion, and his promoter, Eddie Hearn, desires a unification subsequent slightly than defending towards IBF obligatory Karen Chukhadzhian, who Boots beat by a lopsided 12-round unanimous resolution final yr on January 7, 2023, successful by the scores 120-108, 120-108 and 120-108.
If Boots will get caught making defenses of his IBF belt towards obscure fighters that do nothing for his profession, he might by no means change into a star. He’s not concerned on social media like different fighters. So, he can’t rely upon that to extend his reputation exterior of the ring like Ryan Garcia or Shakur Stevenson do.
“My Son is Going to Beat Your Son”
“Boots is a good fighter, however my son is healthier. I instructed him [trainer Derek ‘Bozy’ Ennis], ‘My son goes to beat your son.’ What else am I presupposed to say?” mentioned Brian Norman Sr. to the Zeb Brooks Multimedia YouTube channel in regards to the combat being negotiated between WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr. and IBF champ Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis.
If Norman Jr. beats Ennis, that may be a serious setback for promoter Hearn, who signed him just lately, believing he had inked a man destined for stardom. Watching the underside drop out on his visions so quickly could be much like how Hearn made a mistake signing two-time 140-lb champion Regis Prograis, solely to observe him trounced by Devin Haney final December.
“99%,” mentioned Norman Sr. when requested how sure the combat with Ennis will occur. “It ought to be carried out right now. I don’t perceive what we’re ready on. Boots doesn’t wish to combat Karen. No one desires to see Boots combat Karen.
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— Boots (@JaronEnnis) August 24, 2024
“He [Boots Ennis] Has By no means Met the Resistance”
“The followers want a superhero, and the way dare you problem our superhero. Folks need it simple. We don’t have it like how Boots obtained it in his hometown, the place all people is coming to him and serving him up. We don’t have it that manner. My son has been examined greater than Boots,” mentioned Norman Sr.
Promoters have given Boots Ennis the crimson carpet therapy as a result of he was pegged for stardom when he first turned professional in 2016. It’s taken him longer to change into a star as a result of fighters like Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. haven’t proven curiosity in combating him. Additionally, the welterweight division being so weak now has additional slowed his progress.
“Each combat that Boots has been in has been in Boots’ favor. Each combat that Boots has been in hasn’t been shut,” mentioned Norman Sr. “Folks say, ‘He’s wiping everybody out,’ however everybody he worn out, my son would have worn out, or the man that we simply fought [Giovani Santillan] would have worn out.”
Norman Sr. is talking no lies. His son would beat everybody Boots Ennis has fought as a result of his resume is empty. The very best guys that Boots has fought are these fighters:
– Roiman Villa
– David Avaneysan
– Karen Chukhadzhian
– Sergey Lipints
“He [Boots Ennis] has by no means met the resistance that he’s going to fulfill from my son. I’ve seen how he acts when he’s met with resistance. If he acts like I feel he’s going to behave, that’s going to play extra into my son’s favor. I wouldn’t be taking this combat if I didn’t suppose we might win this combat,” mentioned Norman Sr.
