By: Sean Crose
There’s completely zero doubt that IBF welterweight champion Jaron “Boots” Ennis is the only most extremely relating to fighter in his division in the mean time. With Errol Spence nonetheless out of the image and Terence Crawford shifting as much as junior middleweight the welterweight division is a weight realm in search of a king. And, no doubt, Ennis is first amongst equals at welterweight. Nonetheless, Mario Barrios, Brian Norman Jr, and Eimantas Stanionis additionally maintain titles at welterweight, which implies Ennis isn’t the one divisional champion. He has three friends who’re additionally titlists…and who additionally little doubt wish to rule the welterweight kingdom alone themselves. Nonetheless, the extremely regarded Ennis is concentrated.
As SI.com writes, “Ennis made his targets very obvious saying that his main focus is on unifying the welterweight division.” Though Crawford was clearly on Ennis’ radar, he’s now decided to change into the undisputed welterweight champion of the world as a substitute. “Positively I used to be in search of the most important fights potential,” he stated. “I wished Terence Crawford, however I suppose he’s wanting different methods and looking for different fights. My most important aim proper now could be to change into undisputed at 147, gather these belts.” It’s arduous to argue that, in mild of not getting a struggle with Crawford, Ennis is set to show lemons into a really excessive finish glass of lemonade.
Ennis has al lot going for him, nevertheless: energy, accuracy, and the flexibility put his punches collectively. Throw in velocity and a slippery protection, and it turns into apparent the 27 12 months outdated Philly native is the entire bundle. Ennis’ final struggle was in July when he retired David Avanesyan in 5. He at present holds a 32-0 report with a whopping 29 knockouts below his belt. Ennis has but, nevertheless, to face an opponent who most will regard as being at the very least near his equal. With Crawford focusing his profession above the 147 pound weight realm, the possibility of Ennis going through such an opponent any time quickly could also be slim.
Therefore the need to change into “The Man” at welterweight. Ought to he obtain his aim, Ennis will undoubtedly be on his technique to the Corridor of Fame. Welterweight is a real glamour division, the previous residence of Floyd Mayweather, Thomas Hearns, Roberto Duran, Ray Leonard and seemingly numerous different greats. Whether or not or not Ennis can obtain his lofty targets stay to be seen. Boxing politics can definitely current formidable profession hurdles. As can sudden loses. But such dangers are part of the enterprise – one thing Ennis is clearly conscious of.
