Danny Garcia on possible future Jaron Ennis confrontation: “Whatever could happen, he’ll take over that department”
By: Hans Themistode
Whether it’s a new Philadelphia business owner taking wings and trying to make his mark, or a newly crowned world champion from City of Brotherly Love, Danny Garcia beams with pride every time he sees someone. that from his hometown do well.
For nearly 15 years, Garcia has carried the coat as one of the more successful boxers in recent memory, born and raised in Philadelphia. With the 34-year-old continuing to support himself, he was almost in tears discussing Jaron Ennis.
The 24-year-old recently made headlines as one of the brightest young stars of the boxing sport. In 2021, Ennis took his game to the next level. To kick off his memorable year, Ennis ruthlessly knocked out former £140 owner turned £147 contender, Sergey Lipinets. Ennis easily unboxes his man before putting down the hammer in the sixth installment.
To his credit, Ennis took up the business with Thomas Dulorme later this year. Though normally durable, Dulorme was injured after his first loss.
As Ennis continued to flourish, Garcia believed that sooner or later, Ennis would become the top dog in the weight division.
“Philly supports Philly,” Garcia said in an interview with FightHub TV. “He is a young, aspirational, growing fighter. He’s about to be a champion. Like I told him, he will build his own legacy, just as I built my own. I have a feeling the welterweight division will, in a game or two, open. I have a feeling he’s going to be the one to take over that department.”
With Garcia now contemplating gaining weight, the former two-division winner is still pondering his next move. Of course, with a ten-year age gap between them, Garcia doesn’t see Ennis as his main rival.
Finally, having fought some of the best boxers in the world for nearly a decade and a half, including Errol Spence Jr in his most recent bout, Garcia is interested in adding more world titles to the class. his championship shirt. On the other hand, in Ennis’ case, the 24-year-old has failed to contest a world title so far. However, that notion could soon change as he prepares to face Custio Clayton in an IBF knockout on May 14.
Ultimately, while Garcia is proud of Ennis and wants to continue to see him do well, he is well aware that the sport of boxing is an unpredictable sport. Meaning, it is likely that they will be forced to put their friendship with Philadelphia aside and face each other in the ring.
“I mean boxing, anything can happen so you can never say never. I already earned my stripes in the game. He’s going to build on his legacy and I’m looking for bigger and better things.”
