Terence Crawford and Jaron 'Boots' Ennis found themselves in a tense encounter during the weigh-in for Crawford's upcoming fight against Israil Madrimov. As Crawford approached Ennis, he quipped, "I thought you weren't going to watch?" Ennis, seemingly anticipating the interaction, crossed his arms, creating a palpable sense of tension.
The encounter sparked speculation about a potential future clash between the two fighters. Crawford, widely regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world, sees Ennis as a rising star who poses a legitimate threat to his reign. Ennis, for his part, has repeatedly called out Crawford, eager to prove himself against the champion and claim the mantle of boxing's next big name.
Ennis' recent fifth-round knockout win over David Avanesyan, a former Crawford opponent, added fuel to the fire. Ennis' swift victory overshadowed Crawford's own sixth-round TKO over Avanesyan, fuelling the narrative that Ennis is the next in line for a shot at Crawford's crown.
Despite Ennis' ambitions, Crawford appears to have his sights set on a different prize: a showdown with Canelo Alvarez at 168 pounds next year. However, the potential for a Crawford-Ennis fight remains strong, with promoter Eddie Hearn stating his desire to see the two face off. Hearn believes Ennis would prove victorious and sees the fight as the ideal platform for the young talent to ascend to mega-stardom.
While Ennis' presence at the weigh-in was initially attributed to supporting his teammate, Andy Cruz, who is fighting on the undercard, the confrontation with Crawford suggests that a showdown between the two may be inevitable.
Cruz, a 2020 Olympic gold medalist, will be facing Antonio Moran in a lightweight bout on Saturdayâs undercard, live on DAZN PPV at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. This event, featuring Crawford's highly anticipated return to the ring, will be sure to attract the attention of boxing fans worldwide, particularly those eager to witness the potential clash between Crawford and Ennis, a match that promises to be a thrilling spectacle.
