"Trainer Kenny Ellis Confident in Jaron Ennis' Patience Against Vergil Ortiz"
Trainer Kenny Ellis remains positive about the highly anticipated matchup between Jaron “Boots” Ennis and Vergil Ortiz Jr., assuring fans that the fight will happen in due time. Despite negotiations falling apart, Ellis believes it's just a temporary setback, stating, “You can't rush the fight and do something here that you feel like you're not ready or you don't wanna do right now.”
Ennis, a talented welterweight from Philadelphia, is exploring his options after refuting Ortiz’s accusations of avoidance. With a perfect record of 33-0 (29 KOs), the IBF 147-pound champion is considering a unification bout before potentially moving up to 154 for new challenges, a decision fully supported by Ellis.
In a surprising turn of events, Israil Madrimov is now set to face Ortiz on the February 22 card in Riyadh, replacing Ennis. As the boxing world speculates on the impact of this change, Ellis remains unfazed, stating, “No, Boots can fight and doesn’t need what the world is saying.”
This change in opponents has added an unexpected twist to the event, which includes the highly anticipated rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol. The excitement continues to build as fans eagerly await these electrifying matchups.
Bernard Neequaye, a seasoned sports journalist specializing in boxing, has provided insightful coverage of the sport for years. While he may not be directly involved in this story, his expertise adds depth to the boxing world's narrative.
