IBF welterweight champion Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis is gearing up to defend his title against Cody Crowley in Philadelphia on July 13th. Ennis, boasting an impressive 31-0 record with 28 knockouts, will take on the undefeated Crowley (22-0, 9 KOs), setting the stage for potential clashes with WBA champion Eimantas Stanionis and WBC titleholder Mario Barrios.
Promoter Eddie Hearn is excited about the prospect of exciting matchups and envisions a monumental showdown between Ennis and Terence Crawford at 154 pounds. Hearn believes that a victory over Crawford, a former undisputed champion, would elevate Ennis to superstardom, especially given Crawford’s advancing years.
Hearn is determined to rectify the lack of Ennis headlining in Philadelphia and is keen on showcasing his skills to his local fans at the Wells Fargo Center. With ambitious plans for Ennis’ future, Hearn sees a path towards unification bouts and an eventual face-off with Crawford, emphasizing the importance of creating a lucrative offer to entice Crawford to engage in a battle with the rising star.
