Jaron Ennis vs Vergil Ortiz Jr: Eddie Hearn Gives Latest Update

On April 12, Jaron Ennis (34-0, 30 KOs) had his final fight at welterweight, defeating Eimantas Stanionis to unify the division and claim the IBF, WBA and Ring Magazine titles. It was recently announced that he will now move up to 154 lbs in pursuit of the biggest fight available. He has long been linked to a potential showdown with Vergil Ortiz Jr (23-0, 21 KOs), though speculation has swirled for months why the matchup has yet to materialise. Ennis’ promoter Eddie Hearn recently spoke with Fight Hub TV to provide an update on the potential Ennis vs Ortiz clash at super welterweight.

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Eddie Hearn Reveals Latest on Potential Ennis vs Ortiz Clash

When asked about the rumours regarding Jaron Ennis asking for two tune-up fights before facing Ortiz, Hearn said: “We got asked if we’d fight Vergil Ortiz on the August 16th card, which we said we’d be interested. Vergil came back and said I’m not ready until later in the year. 

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“Then, we decided to lock in a fight for Boots’ end of September, beginning of October. Then Turki came back and said, Do you want to look at the fight for November 22nd. We said, we’re taking this as our first fight at 54. We will agree the Vergil Ortiz fight in the process. It’s not like we’re gonna take a fight and speak after. We can lock that fight in now. Myself and Golden Boy are talking about that fight. It’s gonna be one of the biggest fights in America.”

Jaron Ennis vs Vergil Ortiz: Hearn Backs ‘Boots’

“This fight is happening, December, January or February, Boots against Ortiz will happen,” said Hearn.

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“This is two pound for pound stars in their absolute prime, and Boots will do a job on Vergil Ortiz. Trust me when I say that. And I like Vergil, and I’ll tell him to his face, there is no way he beats Jaron Ennis, no way,” added the Matchroom Sport Chairman.