Jaron Ennis wants to fight Terence Crawford. The IBF welterweight champion has made it clear he's ready to face the four-weight world champion in a high-profile bout.
Crawford recently added the WBA super-welterweight title to his collection. He beat Israil Madrimov in August, becoming a four-weight world champion. This achievement has opened up several exciting options for his next fight.
While Crawford's been linked to a blockbuster showdown with Canelo Alvarez at super-middleweight, other names like Sebastian Fundora and Teofimo Lopez have also been mentioned. But it's Ennis who's making the most noise.
'Boots' Ennis got elevated to full IBF welterweight champion when Crawford couldn't fulfill his mandatory defense due to a contracted rematch with Errol Spence. Now, Ennis is set to defend his title against mandatory challenger Karen Chukhadzhian on November 9 in Philadelphia.
In a recent interview on The Ariel Helwani Show, Ennis made his intentions clear:
"Hopefully it's true [that I'll fight him]. I've been asking for that fight. I'm tired of answering the same questions. You've got to ask him. I've said yes plenty of times. I can't speak for him."
Ennis didn't stop there. He emphasized his willingness to face anyone, including younger challengers:
"When it's my turn and I've got to fight a young lion, I definitely will give him that opportunity. I love fighting and I love beating people up. I don't care who it is I ain't going to lie. I will fight any and everybody."
The young champion's ultimate goal? To prove he's the best in the world:
"Bring them all on. I want to fight everybody and show the world that I'm the best fighter in the world."
While Ennis is making his case, Crawford's next move remains unclear. Boxing legend Bernard Hopkins has reportedly advised Crawford on his next opponent, but no official announcement has been made.
As the boxing world waits for Crawford's decision, Ennis continues to push for the fight. Will Crawford take on the challenge from the rising star? Or will he pursue other options? We'll have to wait and see.
