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On January 31, at the Newcastle Arena, Newcastle, Bakhram Murtazaliev vs Josh Kelly headlines a Matchroom Boxing card live on DAZN. Murtazaliev’s IBF super welterweight title will be on the line.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / January 27

Jaron Ennis Still Wants 154 Pound Star

The junior middleweight division remains one of boxing’s deepest and most compelling weight classes and right now, it’s also one of the most unsettled.

Boxing News / KO on SI / January 23

Jaron Ennis and Vergil Ortiz Jr Trainers Promise 2026 Fight

If it were up to Robert Garcia and Derek 'Bozy' Ennis, Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Jaron 'Boots' Ennis would already be fighting. However, with logistics delaying the highly anticipated super welterweight title unification bout, the two esteemed trainers still believe their fighters will meet in the ring in 2026.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / January 12

De La Hoya Lays Out The Terms For Ortiz Vs. Ennis

Oscar De La Hoya has drawn a line in the sand for a 154-pound clash between Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Jaron Ennis. The Golden Boy Promotions CEO issued a final offer to Matchroom’s Eddie Hearn: a 60-40 purse split in favor of Ortiz, with an additional 5% bonus going to the winner.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / January 10

Oscar De La Hoya Demands 60–40 Split for Ortiz–Ennis Fight, Takes Aim at Eddie Hearn

A long-anticipated showdown between Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Jaron Ennis appears no closer to reality and for now, it’s the promoters trading punches instead of the fighters.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / January 10

Eddie Hearn Starting to Get impatient on Ennis–Ortiz Talks

What once looked like the most inevitable fight in American boxing is now drifting toward uncertainty. Two months after Jaron Ennis and Vergil Ortiz Jr.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 7

‘Who else Is there to fight?’ – Eddie Hearn questions Vergil Ortiz Jr regarding Jaron Ennis fight

The super welterweight division continues to be one of the most exciting in the sport. The current champions are Sebastian Fundora, Xander Zayas, Bakhram Murtazaliev, and Abass Baraou.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 7

Jaron Ennis vs Vergil Ortiz Jr – Xander Zayas predicts outcome

The super welterweight division continues to present many possible mouthwatering matchups. Xander Zayas recently won the vacant WBO super welterweight title, defeating Jorge Garcia Perez by unanimous decision.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / December 29

Ortiz Vs. Ennis Remains In The Balance

A fight between Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Jaron Ennis may not happen, with promoter Eddie Hearn now giving the fight only a “better than 50-50” chance of taking place.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / December 12

Roy Jones Jr. Picks Between Ortiz And Ennis – ‘Tough To Call’

Roy Jones Jr. has given his take on a prospective fight between Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Jaron Ennis. Reports indicate that formal negotiations have started for a junior-middleweight clash.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / November 12

Vergil Ortiz Jr. Would Prefer ‘Dream Fight’ With Errol Spence Over Jaron Ennis

There’s only one name most fans are calling for when it comes to Vergil Ortiz Jr.’s next opponent. But despite a face-to-face moment in the ring with Jaron “Boots” Ennis immediately after dismantling Erickson Lubin last Saturday.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / November 12

Jaron Ennis: 'No More Talking, Sign the Papers'

Jaron “Boots” Ennis didn’t travel to Texas to sightsee he flew to Fort Worth with one purpose: to confront Vergil Ortiz Jr. face-to-face after Ortiz’s statement victory over Erickson Lubin.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / November 11

Jaron Ennis vs Vergil Ortiz Jr – Eddie Hearn casts doubt on what Team Ortiz really want

On November 8 at the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX, Vergil Ortiz Jr retained his WBC interim super welterweight title, stopping Erickson Lubin in round two.

Boxing News / KO on SI / November 11

Eddie Hearn Gives Update On Jaron Ennis vs Vergil Ortiz As Promoter Details 'Agreement'

A victory for Vergil Ortiz Jr. on November 8th would see the American fighter improve his professional record to 24-0, as he stopped Erickson Lubin via second-round knockout.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / November 9

Jaron Ennis issues fierce warning to Vergil Ortiz Jr ahead of expected 2026 showdown

On November 8 at the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX, Vergil Ortiz Jr retained his WBC interim super welterweight title, stopping Erickson Lubin in round two, to potentially set up a huge clash in 2026 with Jaron Ennis.

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Boxing News / KO on SI / November 9

Vergil Ortiz Calls Out Crawford And Ennis As Oscar De La Hoya Sends Clear Message

Vergil Ortiz Jr has Terence Crawford, Jaron Ennis, and more big names on his radar following his second round knockout win against Erickson Lubin. Ortiz built on his undefeated record and is now 24-0-0 with 22 KOs.

Boxing News / KO on SI / November 7

Oscar De La Hoya Sends Warning To Eddie Hearn And Jaron Ennis Ahead Of Vergil Ortiz Jr Fight

Vergil Ortiz Jr. will put his perfect 23-0 record on the line on Saturday as he takes on former world title challenger Erickson Lubin (27-2). The fight will see Ortiz Jr.

Texas Rangers News / Big Fight Weekend / November 7

Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Jaron Ennis ‘that’s all b*******’ says Robert Garcia

On Saturday, November 8, at Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Erickson Lubin headlines a Golden Boy Promotions card, live on DAZN for Ortiz’s WBC interim super welterweight title.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / November 4

Vergil Ortiz Jr.: 'I’ve already said yes' — blames Team Ennis for delays to 2026 super-fight

Vergil Ortiz Jr. says the holdup in making a blockbuster clash with Jaron “Boots” Ennis isn’t on his side. Speaking on Inside The Ring ahead of Saturday’s DAZN main event vs.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / October 28

Jaron Ennis shares his honest take on Vergil Ortiz Jr’s best attribute

On October 11, live from the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA, Jaron Ennis made a successful debut at super welterweight, stopping Uisama Lima in the first round.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / October 26

Boots Ennis’ next step – former world champion breaks it down

On October 11, live on DAZN from the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA, Jaron Ennis made his 154-pound debut with a first-round stoppage of Uisma Lima. Ennis was roundly criticised for taking this fight against Lima, due to Lima’s relatively unknown reputation.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 23

Jaron Ennis Weighs In On Whether Terence Crawford Is The New Face Of Boxing

Jaron Ennis has given his take on Terence Crawford's win against Canelo Alvarez. Crawford moved up two weight classes and beat Canelo via unanimous decision to become the undisputed super middleweight champion, and is the first male boxer to achieve the undisputed status in three different weight classes.