Jaron Ennis may not be one for verbal theatrics, but his actions in the ring speak volumes. The promising boxer’s stellar performances have jolted the welterweight division, and even reigning WBA, WBC, and IBF 147-pound champion, Errol Spence Jr., is taking notice. As Spence gears up for his decisive showdown against Terence Crawford on July 29th, it’s clear that the undercurrents of the welterweight division are teeming with potential challengers.
In a recent match on July 8th, Ennis showcased a brutal dominance over Roiman Villa, a contender from Columbia. Despite Villa's reputedly effective offense, Ennis demonstrated his unmatched agility, switching his style mid-fight, and raining punishing blows on Villa until he crumbled. Even Spence, in the midst of rigorous training and preparing for his career-defining bout with Crawford, paused to admire Ennis’ performance. “He nice as hell,” Spence commented, echoing the rising admiration for Ennis in the boxing community.
The up-and-coming Ennis now has his sights set on luring the welterweight division’s titans into the ring. Despite his current status as the IBF interim titleholder and mandatory challenger to Spence, he warns that he will not hesitate to take on the likes of Spence and Crawford, given the chance.
However, a prospective showdown between Spence and Ennis is far from certain. Spence, weary of maintaining his weight, plans to ascend to a higher weight class after his upcoming face-off with Crawford. Nevertheless, an enticing old adage hangs in the air – “Money talks.” Despite his reservations about the 147-pound limit, Spence isn't ruling out the potential clash with Ennis, saying, “If the money right, I’ll fight anybody.” It remains to be seen how the narratives in this thrilling boxing division unfold.