IS BOOTS ENNIS TAKING A BIG RISK AGAINST CHARLES CONWELL?
Jaron ‘Boots Ennis’ is preparing to move up to the junior middleweight division, and his team has reportedly sent a six-figure offer to unbeaten contender Charles Conwell for a fight later this year. While this isn’t the high-profile opponent some expected, Conwell brings significant danger to the table, making this a risky debut for Ennis at 154 pounds.
At 26, Conwell (20-0, 15 KOs) has built a reputation as a dangerous fighter with serious punching power. He has recent wins over tough opponents like Nathaniel Gallimore and Juan Carlos Abreu, proving he is no easy challenge. For Ennis, stepping up to junior middleweight with a fighter like Conwell could be hazardous, especially after his recent performances where he took considerable hits against David Avanesyan and Roiman Villa.
Ennis’ promoter, Eddie Hearn, has struggled to secure high-profile fights for the Philadelphia native. Attempts to match him with WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr. and Karen Chukhadzhian have fallen through, reportedly due to high financial demands from potential opponents. Conwell may not bring the same fan attention as names like Vergil Ortiz Jr. or Israil Madrimov, but he certainly poses a significant threat in the ring.
While Conwell is ranked #4 by the WBC, his hard-hitting style could expose any defensive vulnerabilities Ennis might have. Some critics believe that Ennis, 27, hasn’t looked as sharp as expected in his last couple of fights. A dangerous opponent like Conwell could be the wrong choice for Ennis as he steps up in weight.
Whether or not this fight materializes, it highlights the difficulties in finding suitable opponents for a rising star like Boots Ennis. Hearn is cautious with matchmaking, and this fight, if accepted, will show whether Ennis can handle the power of bigger fighters in the 154-pound division.
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