A potential showdown between WBA interim super welterweight world champion Jaron “Boots” Ennis and WBC interim super welterweight world champion Vergil Ortiz Jr.

is generating significant buzz in the boxing world.

This highly anticipated match-up has been touted as a generational bout, with both fighters looking to establish themselves as top contenders in the super welterweight division ¹.

Fighter Profiles * Jaron Ennis: The 28-year-old Ennis boasts an impressive record of 35-0 with 31 knockouts.

Known for his defensive skills, Ennis has been criticized for his choice of opponents, leading many to question whether he can handle top-level competition. * Vergil Ortiz Jr.

: With a record of 23-0 and 21 knockouts, the 27-year-old Ortiz is a formidable force in the ring.

His impressive wins over top contenders and devastating knockout power make him a serious threat to Ennis.

The Build-Up The two fighters have been exchanging words, with Ennis’ promoter Eddie Hearn expressing confidence in his fighter’s abilities.

However, Hearn has also cast doubt on whether Team Ortiz is genuinely interested in making the fight, citing demands for a significant purse ².

Potential Fight Dynamics So, how would this fight play out? Ennis’ defensive skills would likely be put to the test against Ortiz’s aggressive style.

Ortiz’s power and pressure could give Ennis trouble, but Ennis’s experience and skillset might allow him to find ways to counter.

* Round 1-3: Ennis might start strong, using his jab and footwork to keep Ortiz at bay. However, Ortiz’s power and aggression could eventually wear Ennis down.

* Round 4-6: Ortiz might start to take control, using his pressure to force Ennis into a corner.

Ennis would need to find a way to adjust and counter Ortiz’s attacks.

* Round 7-12: The fight could go either way, with both fighters having opportunities to land significant blows.

The winner would likely be the one who can adapt and adjust their strategy mid-fight.

Possible Outcomes * Ennis wins: A victory for Ennis would solidify his position as a top contender and prove his doubters wrong.

* Ortiz wins: A win for Ortiz would establish him as a force to be reckoned with in the super welterweight division and set up potential title fights.

The stage is set for an exciting showdown, and boxing fans are eagerly awaiting the outcome.

Will Ennis’s experience and skill prevail, or will Ortiz’s power and aggression prove too much? Only time will tell ¹ ².