WBA welterweight champion Jamal “Shango” James (27-1, 12 KOs) will defend his title against unbeaten contender Radzhab Butaev (13-0, 10 KOs) on Showtime October 30. However, the best welterweight on the card could be in the co-feature where unbeaten Jaron “Boots” Ennis (27-0, 25 KOs) takes on Thomas Dulorme (25-5-1, 16 KOs) in a ten-rounder.
“This is another step towards becoming world champion,” said Ennis, who is rated IBF #4, WBA #5, WBO #5, and WBC #8. “They haven’t seen nothing yet. It’s time for me to continue to shine and be great. I can’t wait to show out and have some fun.”
Kicking off the telecast, unbeaten lightweight Michel Rivera (21-0, 14 KOs) faces Matías Romero (24-1, 8 KOs) in a ten-rounder. The event takes place at the Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
Ennis is for real! After the dust clears with fights between Spence and the winner of Crawford-Porter, Ennis and Virgil Ortiz are the guys next in line!! Assuming the current belt holders don’t move up to 54!
I thought i read the WBA was supposed to get rid of the pretend titles such has the one Jamal James has been giving.