Unbeaten British welterweight Conor Benn will face little-known Peter Dobson next, this in Las Vegas on February 3rd. This fight will be the 27-year-old Benn’s second fight back since his well-documented suspension for two failed drug tests (Benn having vehemently denied any wrongdoing all the way through) – but Benn is looking at bigger fights.
Keyshawn Davis says he’d like to see Terence Crawford fight Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis or Teofimo Lopez next, only if he can’t get a worthy opponent like Canelo Alvarez or Jermell Charlo.
Terence Crawford dismissed the idea of fighting IBF welterweight champion Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis today, rejecting the idea on Twitter when it was brought up to him, saying that he had the chance in the past to fight him, and he’s still fighting in theaters.
Trainer Derek ‘Bozy’ Ennis says his son, IBF welterweight champion Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis, will stop Conor Benn. He says that the British fighter, Benn (22-0, 14 KOs), has stamina problems, and he throws wild shots that leave him open.
Bill Haney reacted with annoyance today after learning that Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis’ coach Kenny Ennis wants Devin Haney to face IBF welterweight champion Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis next if he chooses to move up to 147 after beating WBC 140-lb champion Regis Prograis last Saturday night.
Trainer Greg Hackett says Terence Crawford vs. Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis would be a massive fight that would attract interest from fans everywhere.
Tim Bradley took the news hard about Terence Crawford being stripped of his IBF welterweight title and the belt given to interim champion Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis.
Terence Crawford got some bad news on Thursday with the IBF stripping him of his 147-lb title, removing his undisputed welterweight championship status, and elevating Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis to the new champion.
Terence Crawford has been stripped of his IBF welterweight title, and interim champion Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis has been upgraded to the full 147-lb champ with the sanctioning body today.
Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe is practically salivating at the future hopes of signing the young welterweight phenom Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis once he’s a promotional free agent.