Ortiz Jr has built an impressive record of 23 wins with 22 knockouts. He's known for his aggressive style and punching power. In August 2023, he captured the WBC interim super-welterweight title, marking a significant milestone in his career.
When asked about potential fights with Crawford and Ennis, Ortiz Jr didn't hold back:
"Honestly, I want them both. I really do. I think those are some great fights to be made and, like I said, I don't want to fight people cause I have beef with them, I think they're good fighters. I would like to prove myself and I know the fans want those fights. It kind of makes me that much more excited to be in those kind of fights."
Crawford, at 37, is considered one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. He's won world titles in four divisions and has been undisputed in two. Recently, he moved up to the 154-pound division and grabbed the WBA Super-Welterweight World Title from Israil Madrimov.
Ennis, known as 'Boots', holds the IBF World Championship at welterweight. He's undefeated in 33 fights and is known for his eye-catching style and knack for knockouts. There's talk of him moving up in weight soon.
Ortiz Jr's path to the top hasn't been easy. He turned pro in 2016 after a stellar amateur career where he won seven national championships. His most recent fight was his first time going the distance, winning a controversial points decision over Serhii Bohachuk.
There's a chance we might see Ortiz Jr face Ennis as soon as February if Ennis can't secure a welterweight unification bout. Crawford, on the other hand, seems focused on a potential fight with Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez.
The boxing world is buzzing with champions looking for big-money fights and unification bouts across weight classes. Ortiz Jr's challenge to Crawford and Ennis adds more fuel to an already hot boxing scene.