By: Sean Crose
“Wow – What a great signing!” Now IBF welterweight champion Jaron “Boots” Ennis has signed with his promotion agency, Matchroom head Eddie Hearn said. “I have followed this young man for many years and I always believed he was going to be the greatest fighter, and I have no doubt that he is already the greatest fighter in the division. Winning the race for Jaron’s signature is a major coup for Matchroom Boxing and DAZN.” Sure, 31-0 Ennis is considered representative of the future of the sport. “Holding the IBF title,” Hearn continued, “in one of boxing’s glamor divisions, puts Jaron front and center for some of the biggest fights in the sport and we’re in for a treat. intend to give them to him.”
Of course Ennis would love to face the likes of Terence Crawford or Errol Spence, but it’s very difficult to find big names in contemporary boxing if you’re a big fighter but aren’t a big name yourself. big. However, Hearn makes it clear that Ennis is now in the right hands. “Jaron has everything it takes to become a household name, both in sports and at the sports center in his hometown of Philadelphia, where we are committed to building him up,” Hearn said. Fight fans can rejoice in his return in the summer as he looks to hunt down the biggest fights that will elevate him up the pound-for-pound list.”
The truth is that Ennis has needed this type of multi-fight contract for a long time. As Hearn says, he hasn’t played since last summer. Having a powerful promotional agency behind him could frankly give him access to fights and opportunities that he might not otherwise receive. Ennis said: “I am delighted for this partnership with Eddie Hearn, Matchroom and DAZN. “I can’t wait to continue making my mark and become the undisputed world champion. I’ve been out of the ring for a year and I can’t wait to get back and do what I do best; entertain fans and put on a clinic. There are blockbuster fights coming up for me and I’m ready to do them.”
While it’s good news for Ennis, the Matchroom partnership could also be good news for fans. Seeing a talent like Ennis sidelined is frustrating not only for the fighter but also for those who want to see that fighter participate in quality fights
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