Teofimo Lopez says he’s taking the struggle with IBF welterweight champion Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis as a result of he’s “Doing what is correct” as a world champion.
Lopez (21-1, 13 KOs) and Boots (33-0, 29 KOs) are in negotiations for a cross-promotional, joint broadcast DAZN & ESPN occasion for early 2025. The Prime Rank-promoted Teofimo will transfer up from 140 to problem Ennis for his IBF 147-lb strap.
Boots’ Huge Break
If the struggle will get made, it could be simply the most important certainly one of both fighter’s profession. The Matchroom-promoted Boots has by no means fought a giant title earlier than, and it’s about time he lastly fought on PPV in a headliner. His promoter, Eddie Hearn, has been met with resistance by the opposite champions at 147, who need a large sum of money to struggle him.
Ennis wants this struggle after selecting to not go as much as 154 to problem WBC interim champion Vergil Ortiz Jr. on February twenty second. If Boots drags his ft on making a struggle with Teofimo as effectively, Hearn might must develop an exit technique for him to complete out his contract with Matchroom and wash his palms of the reluctant Philadelphia native.
Since his victory over Vasily Lomachenko in 2020, Teofimo has repeatedly been matched in opposition to disappointing opposition by Prime Rank. It’s unclear whether or not Teo has performed an element within the massive fights that aren’t taking place. His refusal to struggle guys like Keyshawn Davis may point out that it’s not solely Prime Rank’s fault that he hasn’t fought any high-level fighters in years.
To all you fighters, perceive what I’m pursuing is much higher than being GREAT! It’s the epitome of doing what is correct as a LINEAL WORLD CHAMPION! So perceive this @Turki_alalshikh and to your actual bosses! I AM THAT I AM!!! A WORLD CLASS CHAMPION 🙏🤍🇸🇦#Boxing #2xLineal
— Teofimo Lopez (@TeofimoLopez) December 10, 2024
I fuxx with you @JaronEnnis & your father Bozy nonetheless if it gots to go along with our careers, I received to do what I do finest and takeover! I’ve a youngin’ and he must see the very best instance of what a real fighter is! Nothing however love from this aspect B. Simply straight Enterprise ☝️🙂↕️
— Teofimo Lopez (@TeofimoLopez) December 10, 2024
