Eddie Hearn/Matchroom has signed IBF welterweight champion Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis to a multi-fight promotional deal in partnership with Boots Promotions. Ennis (31-0 28 KOs) is slated to make his much-anticipated return to the ring in the summer where he will make the first defense of his world title.
Ennis was promoted to IBF champion in November after former undisputed welterweight ruler Terence Crawford was forced to relinquish the title.
“Wow – What a signing!” said Hearn. “I’ve watched this young man for many years, and I always believed he would become a pound-for-pound great, and I have no doubt he is already the greatest fighter in the division. To win the race to sign Jaron is a massive coup for Matchroom Boxing and DAZN.
“Holding the IBF title in one of boxing’s glamour divisions places Jaron front and center for some of the biggest fights out there in the sport, and we plan to deliver them for him.
“Jaron has everything needed to become a household name both in the sport and in the sporting hotbed of his Philadelphia hometown, where we are committed to building him. Fight fans can get excited for his return in the summer as he looks to hunt down the biggest fights that will elevate him to the pound-for-pound list.”
That’s great! Hopefully he stays active and doesn’t become another Thurman…
No doubt, Arturo. How many fights have been denied over the years because of contract issues, rival promotors, and fighters scared to face each other like Canyellow.
Thurman had activity issue because of injuries, not with the promotion company he was signed to.
Get out of that over-crowded PBC stable and stay active. This is a big move, especially after Matias. I’m hoping they can get Adames, Morrell, Emmanuel Rodriguez, Brandun Lee… it would so awesome if so many of those guys would fight more frequently.
I would be curious to know how well the PBC PPV did. I maybe way off but I think they spent too much money and it is catching up with them. Fighters were getting huge money for in between tune up like fights. Remember Danny Garcia VS Rod Salka? I seem to recall Garcia getting a huge purse for that. I feel this hurt the sport because fighters were not motivated to seek the big fights as they could make a fortune fighting no hopers or at least closer to it. I cannot blame the fighters at the time because if I could became rich with little risk, I would do the same. I think it hurt the fans though and eventually without the fans the money goes dry. I think the fighters got used to the easy money and no longer wanted to fight without it. Human nature. The problem is the well eventually goes dry. These are the reasons imo why now their fighters are so inactive and they making more cards PPVs. I admit, I have no proof to back up my speculations but with Matias and Boots jumping ship…I have to think that could be an indication that some of these fighters are losing confidence that PBC can bring them to success.
I do remember Garcia – Salka. Everyone was complaining about it being a title fight (and justly so) so they ended up making it a non-title and, like you said, Danny ran him over with no problem.
I think the same thing about PBC that I’ve thought about them for the past few years: They just have FAR too many fighters. There are enough dates in the sport to keep those guys active, but ONE promoter with ONE outlet has no chance. So you literally see dozens of guys (Danny Garcia being one of them, he’s going on two years since his last fight) just kinda sitting around doing nothing, waiting on a date.
When promoters refuse to show what the ppvs are, it is because the event did sell so well.
When promoters refuse to show what the ppvs are, it is because the event did not sell so well.
Yeah, been hearing people predict the demise of PBC for the last 10 years.
Yeah, been hearing people predict the demise of PBC for the last 10 years. They still around and looking stronger than ever. It might just be what boxing needs…the NFL or NBA of boxing.
This is just what Boots needed. I believe he will be top 5 in the P4P category in 24 months.
Fighting who lol? He’s going to need to go to 154 and beat a big name or two to at least be a top 10 let alone top 5.
Let’s see. There are many routes to the P4P list. Sure, a move to the hot 154 division is an option.
Good for Boots. As long as he has opportunities to face off against other top fighters ongoing now. The part I will never like is “promoted to IBF champion”. He deserves it, but should have had a fight lined up to fight for the belt, that would have made it bigger.
We are seeing more young fighters with promotional companies and needing to hire a promotional company to do the promoting. Hopefully the boots and Ortiz fight can finally be made. Maybe Conner Benn at 47′. Either way, Matchroom and DAZN should be able to deliver plenty European imports to beat on and pad his record just like Clennelo.
Bet he won’t be matched against Connor BENN!!!!!
Matchroom knows Boots will annihilate Benn with no trouble whatsoever!!
Ennis is unbeatable
I think Vergil can beat Crawford
But ennis can beat Vergil and Crawford together
Just don’t see it Carlos. No way Jose that Ortiz beats Crawford. Boots may be able to, but don’t think it happens.
No way in hell Ortiz wins that fight.
Lol you are more off today than usual. Ennis wants nothing to do with TC. He pretends until TC shows up. Look at their past interview TC confront Ennis and he was acting timid. TC destroys both of them
If that fight happens Ortiz vs Crawford I put $100 on Ortiz kills king as a friends
Got it covered Carlos! I like Ortiz, I do. No way, Ortiz beats Crawford, no way. I would go higher on that bet, my friend.
Met up with me and I’ll bet you $1,000. I got Crawford. Nobody at 147-154 can touch Crawford.
Ortiz by decicion over Crawford
Anticipation? He’ll be fighting another C grade fighter. Who cares.
Who is he gonna fight? That’s the real question. All the talent in the world and skills, but without the proper matchups it’s just a money pit waiting to happen Am I wrong?
I am happy for Boots. Finally he will get a chance to showcase his skills on both sides of the pond! It’s good to see him with a promoter with integrity. Boots needs the work and his piece of the pie.
I am happy for Boots. Finally, he will get a chance to showcase his skills on both sides of the pond! It’s good to see him with a promoter with integrity. Boots needs the work and his piece of the pie.
Good for Ennis to return for action.
1) One (1) stay busy fight before fighting a top 4 contender.
2) Or it is possible he may immediately fight Crowley or Santillan.
Who has he fought? Sorry I must of missed something, giving the belt to some fighter without even . Seems like most of the fighters he fought were nobodies or never heard of.