Teofimo Lopez says he’s taking the battle with IBF welterweight champion Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis as a result of he’s “Doing what is true” as a world champion.
Lopez (21-1, 13 KOs) and Boots (33-0, 29 KOs) are in negotiations for a cross-promotional, joint broadcast DAZN & ESPN occasion for early 2025. The Prime Rank-promoted Teofimo will transfer up from 140 to problem Ennis for his IBF 147-lb strap.
Boots’ Massive Break
If the battle will get made, it might be simply the largest one in all both fighter’s profession. The Matchroom-promoted Boots has by no means fought a giant title earlier than, and it’s about time he lastly fought on PPV in a headliner. His promoter, Eddie Hearn, has been met with resistance by the opposite champions at 147, who desire a huge amount of cash to battle him.
Ennis wants this battle after selecting to not go as much as 154 to problem WBC interim champion Vergil Ortiz Jr. on February twenty second. If Boots drags his ft on making a battle with Teofimo as effectively, Hearn could must develop an exit technique for him to complete out his contract with Matchroom and wash his arms of the reluctant Philadelphia native.
Since his victory over Vasily Lomachenko in 2020, Teofimo has repeatedly been matched in opposition to disappointing opposition by Prime Rank. It’s unclear whether or not Teo has performed a component within the massive fights that aren’t occurring. His refusal to battle guys like Keyshawn Davis may point out that it’s not totally Prime Rank’s fault that he hasn’t fought any high-level fighters in years.
To all you fighters, perceive what I’m pursuing is much higher than being GREAT! It’s the epitome of doing what is true as a LINEAL WORLD CHAMPION! So perceive this @Turki_alalshikh and to your actual bosses! I AM THAT I AM!!! A WORLD CLASS CHAMPION 🙏🤍🇸🇦#Boxing #2xLineal
— Teofimo Lopez (@TeofimoLopez) December 10, 2024
I fuxx with you @JaronEnnis & your father Bozy nonetheless if it gots to go together with our careers, I bought to do what I do greatest and takeover! I’ve a youngin’ and he must see the very best instance of what a real fighter is! Nothing however love from this aspect B. Simply straight Enterprise ☝️🙂↕️
— Teofimo Lopez (@TeofimoLopez) December 10, 2024
