By: Sean Crose
There’s completely zero doubt that IBF welterweight champion Jaron “Boots” Ennis is the one most extremely concerning fighter in his division in the intervening time. With Errol Spence nonetheless out of the image and Terence Crawford shifting as much as junior middleweight the welterweight division is a weight realm searching for a king. And, doubtless, Ennis is first amongst equals at welterweight. Nonetheless, Mario Barrios, Brian Norman Jr, and Eimantas Stanionis additionally maintain titles at welterweight, which implies Ennis isn’t the one divisional champion. He has three friends who’re additionally titlists…and who additionally little doubt wish to rule the welterweight kingdom alone themselves. Nonetheless, the extremely regarded Ennis is concentrated.
As SI.com writes, “Ennis made his targets very obvious saying that his major focus is on unifying the welterweight division.” Though Crawford was clearly on Ennis’ radar, he’s now decided to turn into the undisputed welterweight champion of the world as an alternative. “Undoubtedly I used to be searching for the largest fights potential,” he mentioned. “I needed Terence Crawford, however I suppose he’s trying different methods and looking for different fights. My principal objective proper now could be to turn into undisputed at 147, gather these belts.” It’s arduous to argue that, in gentle of not getting a battle with Crawford, Ennis is set to show lemons into a really excessive finish glass of lemonade.
Ennis has al lot going for him, nonetheless: energy, accuracy, and the power put his punches collectively. Throw in velocity and a slippery protection, and it turns into apparent the 27 yr previous Philly native is the entire package deal. Ennis’ final battle was in July when he retired David Avanesyan in 5. He at the moment holds a 32-0 document with a whopping 29 knockouts beneath his belt. Ennis has but, nonetheless, to face an opponent who most will regard as being a minimum of near his equal. With Crawford focusing his profession above the 147 pound weight realm, the possibility of Ennis going through such an opponent any time quickly could also be slim.
Therefore the need to turn into “The Man” at welterweight. Ought to he obtain his objective, Ennis will undoubtedly be on his strategy to the Corridor of Fame. Welterweight is a real glamour division, the previous dwelling of Floyd Mayweather, Thomas Hearns, Roberto Duran, Ray Leonard and seemingly numerous different greats. Whether or not or not Ennis can obtain his lofty targets stay to be seen. Boxing politics can actually current formidable profession hurdles. As can surprising loses. But such dangers are part of the enterprise – one thing Ennis is clearly conscious of.
