Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn Signs Unbeaten IBF Welterweight Champ Jaron “Boots” Ennis

Matchroom Boss Eddie Hearn has reason to celebrate after securing a multi-fight deal with unbeaten IBF welterweight champion Jaron “Boots” Ennis. Ennis, with an impressive record of 31-0 and 28 knockouts, was recently upgraded to full champion status by the IBF after Terence Crawford was stripped of the title.

Hearn expressed his excitement over the signing, stating, “I’ve watched this young man for many years, and I always believed he would become a pound-for-pound great. To win the race to sign Jaron is a massive coup for Matchroom Boxing and DAZN.”

With Ennis now under the Matchroom banner, the boxing world is eagerly anticipating his next move. One potential matchup on the horizon is a bout against mandatory challenger Cody Crowley in May. While Crowley is undefeated in 22 fights, he has yet to face anyone of Ennis’ caliber.

Another intriguing possibility for Ennis is a showdown with Conor Benn later in the year. Despite not being rated by the IBF, Benn is a rising star in the welterweight division and a clash between the two would undoubtedly draw significant interest from fans.

However, a matchup between Ennis and former champion Terence Crawford seems unlikely at this point. Crawford’s focus appears to be shifting towards the super welterweight division, leaving the door open for other contenders to challenge Ennis for welterweight supremacy.

Similarly, a potential fight against Errol Spence Jr. may also be off the table, as Spence is rumored to be considering a move up to the super welterweight division due to concerns about making weight at welterweight.

Overall, Ennis’ signing with Matchroom Boxing has set the stage for some exciting matchups in the welterweight division, and fans can expect to see the talented young champion in action against top competition in the near future.