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The former world champion calls out Jaron Ennis and Vergil Ortiz
Breakdown of the highly anticipated clash between Jaron Ennis and Vergil Ortiz Jr. opened the door for the former world champion.
Ennis and Ortiz were expected to meet in a super welterweight bout in March.
However, the fight appears to have been put on the back burner after Ortiz sued Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions on Thursday.
The lawsuit alleges breach of contract and wage interference stemming from failed negotiations to fight Ennis.
Ortiz claims the endorsement deal allowed him to leave De La Hoya should it lose its contract with DAZN, which reportedly expired on December 31.
Golden Boy says the Texan remains under their promotional banner.
The statement read: “We are aware of the lawsuit. Unfortunately, Vergil is receiving bad advice from his lawyer and manager, who have repeatedly breached the contract.
“We will aggressively defend this lawsuit and enforce our rights.
“We are confident that the judge will agree that our contract is valid and that Vergil and his team have committed a breach.”
With an Ennis-Ortiz matchup looking increasingly unlikely, former undisputed champion Jermell Charlo has called up both fighters.
The 35-year-old hasn’t fought since unanimous decision defeat to Canelo Alvarez in September 2023 in an unsuccessful attempt to capture the undisputed super middleweight crown.
“Boxing is not a team sport. That’s why the next move is always the best move,” Charlo wrote X.
“I don’t know why they’re making such a fuss… but I’ve always heard you’re doing something right when the other team starts feuding.
“154 is the most overlooked division.
“I will fix the problem, send me a message to ODH [Oscar De La Hoya] Or [Ennis’ promoter] Eddie [Hearn]”
Ennis challenged Charlo following his first-round knockout of Uisma Lima in October.
The two exchanged words with both fighters in the ring regarding Ortiz’s victory over Erickson Lubin in November before “Boots” entered the ring to face Ortiz.
Still, Hearn said Professional boxing fans in October he had doubts whether he would be able to reach an agreement with Charlo.
“I like this fight, but I don’t think he’ll take it.
“These guys just price themselves out right away.”
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The official record holder
Jaron Ennis is the bookmakers’ main favorite to defeat Xander Zayas in their highly anticipated world title clash on Saturday in Brooklyn.
Ennis challenges Zayas for the WBO and WBA super welterweight belts at the Barclays Center live on DAZN pay-per-view.
The undefeated resident of Philadelphia enters the game as the favorite on February 11 Bet365 give the 23-year-old his first professional defeat and become world champion in two weight categories.
“Boots” has stopped 31 of his 35 opponents, including Uisma Lima in his 154-pound debut in October, and is expected to stop the Puerto Rican on 20/21.
The 28-year-old last covered this distance in 2024, and a decision victory is valued at 13/2.
Even though Zayas has taken over as unified champion, he is an underdog Bet365 at 15/04.
Man from San Juan defeated Abass Baraou by split decision will add the WBA belt to his WBO crown in January and his best chance of victory is rated at 13/2 by decision, while success in the shock break is rated at 14/1.
Full Bet365 odds
The result of the fight
- Xander Zayas will win the fight: 15/4
- Xander Zayas by KO/TKO/DQ: 14/1
- Xander Zayas by decision or technical decision: 13/2
- Jaron Ennis will win the fight: 11/02
- Jaron Ennis by KO/TKO/DQ: 20/21
- Jaron Ennis by decision or technical: 8/5
- Draw or technical draw: 14/1
Round bets
Xander Zayas
- Win in round 1: 100/1
- Win in round 2: 100/1
- Win in round 3: 100/1
- Win in round 4: 100/1
- Win in round 5: 100/1
- To win in round 6: 100/1
- To win in round 7: 80/1
- To win in round 8: 80/1
- To win round 9: 66/1
- To win in round 10: 66/1
- To win round 11: 66/1
- To win in round 12: 80/1
- To win by decision or technical decision: 6/1
Jaron Ennis
- To win round 1: 80/1
- Win in round 2: 50/1
- Win in round 3: 40/1
- To win in round 4: 28/1
- To win in round 5: 20/1
- To win in round 6: 16/1
- Win in round 7: 12/12
- To win in round 8: 1/11
- To win in round 9: 10/1
- To win in round 10: 10/1
- To win in round 11: 10/1
- To win in round 12: 1/11
- Win by Decision or Technical Decision: 7/4
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On Wednesday, Lewis Crocker heads to Australia to defend his IBF welterweight world title against Liam Paro for the first time.
Crocker will face Paro at the Pat Rafter Arena in Queensland, live on DAZN in the UK and Kayo Sports in Australia.
Crocker (22-0, 11 KO) became world champion in September, defeating Paddy Donovan twice before winning the rematch by split decision.
Man from Belfast recorded his second victory over Donovan after the first victory in March last year, and his rival was disqualified for hitting him after the bell.
Paro (27-1, 16 KO) is trying to become a world champion in two weight categories, having previously reigned in the super-lightweight division.
The 30-year-old won the title with a unanimous decision victory over Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico before winning the belt in his first defense against Richardson Hitchins.
The Australian has since won twice, overtaking David Papot in his last appearance in September.
McKean meets Taliva
Heavyweight Demsey McKean will look to continue his rebuild when he faces Liam Talivaa for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific title.
McKean (24-2, 16 KO) had his career cut miniature after a last-round loss to Filip Hrgovic, followed by a brutal first-round loss to Moses Itauma.
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The 35-year-old southpaw returned to winning ways with back-to-back stoppage victories.
Talivaa (8-2, 4 KO) last won the IBF Oceania-Orient title, defeating Faiga Opelu by first-round stoppage.
Undercard remaining
At cruiserweight, Luke Modini (13-0, 11 KO) will likely need distance to beat Peng Qu (17-2-1, 12 KO), while Riley Candy (8-1, 5 KO) could stop Nathan Watson (11-3, 3 KO) at super middleweight.
Vegas Larfield (13-1, 9 KO) can hand Shamal Ram Anuj (11-8, 8 KO) his fourth defeat in a row in a featherweight clash.
Heavyweight Nelson Asofa-Solomon (2-0, 2 KO) can secure a third straight knockout over debutant George Burgess, and Stevan Ivic (8-0-1, 2 KO) can do the same against Caleb Tialu (3-7, 3 KO), also a heavyweight.
Prospective super welterweight fighter Jack Javed (1-0) should overtake Lance McDonald (1-5-1, 1 KO).
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