Jermell Charlo says he contacted Eddie Hearn about Boots Ennis fight

Former undisputed champion bypasses middlemen in pursuit of high-risk return bout

Jermell Charlo has gone straight to Eddie Hearn in pursuit of a fight with Jaron “Boots” Ennis. The former undisputed junior middleweight champion says he reached out directly as he pushes to finalize his return.

“I have wrote Eddie Hearn. Hello, Eddie. Please answer my DMs,” Charlo said to Cigar Talk. “I want you to set up something between me and your best fighter boots.”

Charlo has not fought since September 2023, when he moved up to challenge then-undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez. He has since confirmed he plans to return at 154 pounds, where he previously held every major belt.

Instead of easing back with a stay-busy fight, Charlo appears to be targeting a live name immediately.

“I don’t have a manager. I managed myself over 15 years in my career,” Charlo said.

Ennis is signed to Matchroom Boxing, with Hearn directing his next move. That places Hearn at the center of any serious discussion involving Boots and a potential clash at or near junior middleweight.

Going directly to the promoter underscores Charlo’s approach. No tune-up talk. No slow rebuild.

If the fight materializes, it would match a former undisputed champion coming off a long layoff against one of the division’s most active and physically imposing talents.

For now, the message has been sent. The response is next.