Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Boots Ennis Discussions Rekindled

Boxing has some huge cards coming up over the coming weeks and months, with many intriguing fights being discussed. New York is set to host two fascinating events, with Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano 3 and Edgar Berlanga vs Hamzah Sheeraz headlining. As revealed by Dan Rafael in his Fight Freaks Unite Substack, Golden Boy and Matchroom Boxing executives are planning to meet to discuss a potential Jaron Ennis vs. Vergil Ortiz Jr. fight.

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Jaron Ennis vs Vergil Ortiz Jr: Talks Back On

Jaron Ennis vs. Vergil Ortiz Jr. (23-0, 21 KOs) was previously rumoured and reportedly agreed upon, until Team Ennis submitted paperwork for a 147-pound bout, despite Team Ortiz having always expected the fight to take place at 154 pounds. The mix-up led Ennis to remain at welterweight for one final fight.

That final fight at 147 saw Ennis (34-0, 30 KOs) stop Eimantas Stanionis in the sixth round to unify the IBF and WBA welterweight titles. A potential fight vs Brian Norman Jr was floated, but nothing materialised. Now, with Ennis moving up to 154, he has already vacated his title.

With a stacked weekend of boxing in New York City, Golden Boy and Matchroom Boxing executives are set to meet to discuss Ennis vs Ortiz Jr. This planned meeting was revealed to Dan Rafael by a source with knowledge of the situation.

Jaron Ennis vs Vergil Ortiz Jr

A showdown between Jaron Ennis and Vergil Ortiz Jr would be a captivating one for the boxing world. Ortiz is known for his relentless pressure and punching power. He doesn’t rush his work, but when he senses weakness, he pounces. Ortiz also possesses a sharp jab, which helps him control the distance in his fights.

Ennis, on the other hand, is a hugely gifted fighter, with speed, precision, and variety. “Boots” mixes his punches well and times his shots impressively. Against a pressure fighter like Ortiz, Ennis will need to counter sharply between Ortiz’s bursts and force him to second-guess his next move.

Jaron Ennis vs Vergil Ortiz Jr would be a fascinating clash of styles: pressure vs precision, power vs timing. If this fight gets made, who are you backing?