Jaron Ennis and Vergil Ortiz share their thoughts on the canceled bout
One minute they were gearing up for the fight of the year, and the next, it all hit a snag. Recently, there was buzz that Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Jaron Ennis had agreed to face off in Saudi Arabia on February 22. The anticipation was high for this showdown between the super welterweight knockout artist and the IBF welterweight titleholder. However, things took a surprising turn when Ennis decided to change the weight class from 154 pounds to 147 pounds, throwing a wrench into the plans.
Ortiz didn't hold back his disappointment, taking to social media to clear the air. He emphasized his willingness to fight anyone and expressed his frustration at the fight falling through despite his eagerness to step into the ring. The boxing community was abuzz with speculation about who would step in to face Ortiz, with Xander Zayas throwing his hat into the ring.
Meanwhile, Ennis addressed the situation, making it clear that he was not aware of any negotiations on his behalf and urged fans to only believe information that comes directly from him. With Ennis seemingly out of the picture, the spotlight shifted to the possibility of Sebastian Fundora or Xander Zayas stepping up to take on Ortiz.
The fight was set to be part of a stacked card headlined by the rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol. As the drama unfolded, fans eagerly awaited news on who would ultimately share the ring with Ortiz. The boxing world was abuzz with excitement and uncertainty as the saga continued to unfold.
In the fast-paced world of boxing, anything can happen, and this unexpected twist only adds to the intrigue of the sport. Fans will have to stay tuned to see how this saga unfolds and who will ultimately step up to face Vergil Ortiz Jr. in what promises to be an electrifying showdown.
