Eddie Hearn, a well-known boxing promoter, is determined to have Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis defend his IBF welterweight title in Philadelphia on November 9th. However, Hearn has encountered obstacles in reaching unification agreements with fellow 147-pound champions, Brian Norman Jr. and Eimantas Stanionis. Hearn’s resolute approach during negotiations has made it challenging for Ennis to unify with these champions. If negotiations with the other champions do not progress, Ennis might have to relinquish his IBF title and move up to the 154-pound category.
Hearn’s reluctance to meet the champions’ financial demands has sparked concerns about his dedication to Ennis’s career when compared to fighters like Anthony Joshua. Ennis aims to acquire the belts of the other 147-pound champions to bolster his standing in the boxing sphere. Nevertheless, Hearn’s unwillingness to accede to their financial expectations could impede Ennis’s advancement. It is crucial for Hearn to weigh the enduring advantages of securing matches for Ennis against top champions to aid him in attaining his objective of becoming the undisputed welterweight champion.
