It’s been a turbulent couple of years for IBF welterweight champion Jaron “Boots” Ennis, culminating in a large lawsuit in opposition to promoter NOW Boxing for failing to ship a contractually mandated variety of fights. There’s no less than one clear level in his future, although, as Chris Mannix studies that plans are in place for Ennis to face obligatory challenger Cody Crowley this Could as a part of the subsequent Canelo undercard.
Crowley (22-0, 9 KO) hasn’t seen motion since edging out Abel Ramos final March, making 2023 his fourth yr in a row to function a single outing. Ennis’ (31-0, 28 KO) father and coach, Bozy, alleges that Crowley turned down a struggle with Ennis on final November’s Benavidez vs Andrade present; no telling whether or not Crowley lowered his asking value or Ennis grew extra accommodating during the last couple months.
Regardless of the case, we’ll hopefully see one of many sport’s finest skills return to motion in a couple of quick months. Crowley isn’t as interesting an opponent as Ennis’ authentic goal, Mario Barrios, however he’s gritty sufficient to make a struggle of it.
