By: Sean Crose
“I’ve at all times mentioned I’ll struggle anyone and I remained true to my phrase,” Vergil Ortiz Jr, posted on social media Saturday. “Each single individual that I’ve been supplied to struggle I mentioned sure. It takes 2 to tango in boxing, so if I’m not in that ring combating somebody, understand it’s not my fault! Time for a few of you guys to cease saying I’m ducking and don’t wanna struggle as a result of that’s not the case this time and by no means was 100%.”
The above message is available in mild of the truth that a extremely anticipated junior middleweight bout between Ortiz and Jaron “Boots” Ennis, is outwardly now not going to occur. Certainly, it was hoped {that a} Ortiz-Ennis throwdown would go down on a loaded to the brim February card that includes the rematch between Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev. Followers are actually fairly naturally disenchanted Ortiz-Ennis isn’t going to occur and each Ortiz and Ennis have gone public so as to defend their reputations.
“I seen the rumors on social media similar to yall did so far as the struggle with me and Virgil,” Ennis posted on social media. “I used to be unaware that alleged negotiations was being made on my finish From right here on out if it didn’t come from ME and ME solely don’t consider it & i’ll deal with if I’m staying at 47 or shifting as much as 54 at a later date and time.” Phrase across the web is {that a} weight disagreement led to the hoped for struggle falling by means of. The bout was considered held at 154 kilos.
Each fighters are extraordinarily gifted and undefeated. Ennis has lengthy been seen as one thing particular, a fighter who may very well be pitted in opposition to the likes of the good Terence Crawford. Boasting a file of 33-0, the Philly fighter has stopped all however six of his opponents inside the distance. Ortiz, alternatively, has a fair better knockout share than Ennis has. Having knocked out all however considered one of his opponents, the 22-0 Texan is likely one of the extra spectacular ring tacticians within the present boxing scene.
“It’s Christmas time within the US,” Ortiz’ promoter Rick Mirigian posted on social media, “so give the followers what they need so badly – Ortiz-Ennis for an excellent struggle.” Whereas the match with Ennis appears like it could not come to fruition (not less than not in time for February), there are different choices Ortiz and his workforce can flip to. “You should have nice struggle,” Saudi sports activities honcho Turki Alalshikh acknowledged beneath Ortiz’ social media publish.
