Promoter Eddie Hearn expressed his plans for a major boxing showdown between Jaron 'Boots' Ennis and Terence Crawford at 154 pounds. This announcement was made during a news conference in Philadelphia on Friday. Hearn's scheme involves steering Ennis through a series of matches leading up to this high-profile bout.
Jaron 'Boots' Ennis, who currently holds an undefeated record of 31-0 with 28 KOs, is scheduled to face Canadian boxer Cody Crowley on July 13 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. His impressive stint includes holding the IBF welterweight belt. Following this fight, plans suggested by Eddie Hearn indicate a potential matchup with Terence Crawford, who also boasts an unbeaten record of 40-0 including 31 KOs.
Hearn's interest in setting up a fight between Ennis and Crawford seems fueled by Ennis's rising fame within the boxing community. He remarked, "Everyone in the welterweight division, I think, is now looking at Boots." He further clarified that the fight would be stationed at 154 pounds which marks a new challenge for both fighters.
Financial considerations were highlighted as critical for making the Ennis vs. Crawford match feasible. "Crawford will want a lot of money to fight Boots," stated Hearn. Such a match would not only promise great sporting action but also demand significant monetary stakes.
Terence Crawford recently confirmed his move to junior middleweight and is lined up against Uzbek fighter Israil Madrimov on August 3 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. This move sets the stage for Crawford navigating within this weight class before potentially clashing with Ennis.
