Terence Crawford hits harder than Jaron Ennis, according to David Avanesyan's trainer Carl Greaves. Greaves shared insights from Avanesyan, who has faced both fighters in the ring.
Crawford, 37, from Omaha, has won world titles across four weight classes and remains unbeaten since turning pro in 2008. He's the undisputed champion at super-lightweight and welterweight, with big wins over Errol Spence Jr and Shawn Porter.
Ennis, 28, from Philadelphia, recently gave up his unified WBA and IBF welterweight titles. He's also undefeated and beat Eimantas Stanionis in April.
Both Crawford and Ennis stopped Avanesyan in their fights. Greaves told Boxing Scene what his fighter said about the two:
"I think that Crawford is a heavier handed fighter. I was talking to David and he said that Crawford hits harder but that 'Boots' Ennis was a bit sharper and busier. Then you take into consideration that when David fought Crawford, the whole six rounds he was in there with him he had dodgy gloves. When he [Avanesyan] came out of the ring afterwards he said he'd never had pain or lumps on his head like it."
The glove issue might have made Crawford's punches feel even harder. But Ennis got credit for being quicker and more active in the ring.
Crawford's next fight is a big one. He'll move up to 168lbs to face Canelo Alvarez for the undisputed super-middleweight championship on September 13. The two have already started trading words ahead of their showdown.
Ennis is also moving up in weight. He'll make his debut at 154lbs before the end of the year, with his opponent to be announced soon.
Fans have been wondering how a fight between Crawford and Ennis might go. But with Crawford moving up and Ennis just starting at 154lbs, that match-up seems unlikely for now.
