Eddie Hearn lately voiced his frustrations over failed negotiations to make a welterweight unification battle between IBF welterweight titlist Jaron “Boots” Ennis (32-0, 29 KOs) and WBO titlist Brian Norman Jr. The need for that unification battle stemmed from the IBF imposing the obligatory on “Boots” that he should face Karen Chukhadzhian (24-2, 13 KOs), who he comfortably beat in 2023 for the interim belt. Regardless of the underwhelming opponent, in accordance with Dan Rafael by way of his Struggle Freaks Unite Substack, Matchroom Boxing seems to be engaged on a take care of German outfit P2M-Field Promotion to convey the battle to Ennis’ hometown of Philadelphia on November 9 with an look from WBC junior bantamweight champion Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez, defending his title in opposition to Pedro Guevara within the co-feature.
Jaron Ennis and Jesse Rodriguez Set for Title Defences on Nov. 9 Card
Jaron Ennis vs. Chukhadzhian and Jesse Rodriguez vs. Guevara
Bam Rodriguez was final seen when he demolished Juan Francisco Estrada by seventh-round knockout to reclaim the WBC tremendous flyweight title he had beforehand vacated. Estrada rapidly mentioned he needed the rematch, but it surely now seems the legendary Mexican is shifting as much as bantamweight for a world title in a 3rd division.
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Guevara has spoken on the chance to battle Rodriguez although the bout is but to be confirmed: “I realized of this chance this (previous) weekend. I really feel so excited for this opportunity. Jesse is a robust and a sensible fighter and proper now he’s within the high 10 pound-for-pound. That’s nice motivation for us, as a result of with a win over him we might be within the premium echelon. This is likely one of the most exacting and demanding bouts of my profession.”
Matchroom Lose Ennis Purse Bid
We final noticed Boots Ennis in July, when he made his Matchroom debut in his hometown of Philadelphia, comfortably defeating David Avanesyan. The referee, following recommendation from the ringside doctor, stopped the battle earlier than the sixth spherical, ruling that Avanesyan shouldn’t proceed.
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P2M-Field Promotion shocked many by profitable the rights to Ennis vs. Chukhadzhian II with a bid of $2,000,991.88, surpassing Matchroom’s supply of $1,566,666.
Whereas the prospect of an Ennis vs. Chukhadzhian rematch might not excite many, the potential inclusion of Rodriguez on the cardboard definitely provides intrigue.
