Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis posted on social media, hinting about optimistic information for his subsequent battle. He’s in negotiations with WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr.
The Boots vs. Norman Jr. 147-lb unification battle is rumored to happen on November ninth in Philadelphia. Brian’s dad, Norman Sr., mentioned the battle is “99%” taking place. They’re ready on High Rank to barter the take care of IBF welterweight champion Boots Ennis’ promoters at Matchroom.
Ennis (32-0, 29 KOs) wants the battle to grow to be undisputed champion, and his promoter, Eddie Hearn, needs a unification subsequent moderately than defending towards IBF necessary Karen Chukhadzhian, who Boots beat by a lopsided 12-round unanimous determination final yr on January 7, 2023, successful by the scores 120-108, 120-108 and 120-108.
If Boots will get caught making defenses of his IBF belt towards obscure fighters that do nothing for his profession, he might by no means grow to be a star. He’s not concerned on social media like different fighters. So, he can’t depend upon that to extend his recognition exterior of the ring like Ryan Garcia or Shakur Stevenson do.
“My Son is Going to Beat Your Son”
“Boots is a superb fighter, however my son is best. I informed him [trainer Derek ‘Bozy’ Ennis], ‘My son goes to beat your son.’ What else am I alleged to say?” mentioned Brian Norman Sr. to the Zeb Brooks Multimedia YouTube channel in regards to the battle being negotiated between WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr. and IBF champ Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis.
November ninth Philadelphia
IBF & WBO unification bout
Jaron Boots Ennis Vs Brian Norman Jr pic.twitter.com/1MA4pibUrw— 👹 (@bigstepp41) August 25, 2024
If Norman Jr. beats Ennis, that might be a serious setback for promoter Hearn, who signed him just lately, believing he had inked a man destined for stardom. Watching the underside drop out on his visions so quickly could be just like how Hearn made a mistake signing two-time 140-lb champion Regis Prograis, solely to observe him trounced by Devin Haney final December.
“99%,” mentioned Norman Sr. when requested how sure the battle with Ennis will occur. “It must be completed at present. I don’t perceive what we’re ready on. Boots doesn’t wish to battle Karen. No person needs to see Boots battle Karen.
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— Boots (@JaronEnnis) August 24, 2024
“He [Boots Ennis] Has By no means Met the Resistance”
“The followers want a superhero, and the way dare you problem our superhero. Folks need it simple. We don’t have it like how Boots acquired it in his hometown, the place everyone is coming to him and serving him up. We don’t have it that approach. My son has been examined greater than Boots,” mentioned Norman Sr.
Promoters have given Boots Ennis the crimson carpet therapy as a result of he was pegged for stardom when he first turned professional in 2016. It’s taken him longer to grow to be a star as a result of fighters like Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. haven’t proven curiosity in preventing him. Additionally, the welterweight division being so weak now has additional slowed his progress.
“Each battle that Boots has been in has been in Boots’ favor. Each battle that Boots has been in hasn’t been shut,” mentioned Norman Sr. “Folks say, ‘He’s wiping everybody out,’ however everybody he worn out, my son would have worn out, or the man that we simply fought [Giovani Santillan] would have worn out.”
Norman Sr. is talking no lies. His son would beat everybody Boots Ennis has fought as a result of his resume is empty. The most effective guys that Boots has fought are these fighters:
– Roiman Villa
– David Avaneysan
– Karen Chukhadzhian
– Sergey Lipints
“He [Boots Ennis] has by no means met the resistance that he’s going to fulfill from my son. I’ve seen how he acts when he’s met with resistance. If he acts like I believe he’s going to behave, that’s going to play extra into my son’s favor. I wouldn’t be taking this battle if I didn’t assume we may win this battle,” mentioned Norman Sr.
