Excitement from Upcoming Fights
A dream matchup is set to take place as unbeaten welterweight champion Jaron “Boots” Ennis and unbeaten junior bantamweight champion Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez defend their titles at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Even more enticing is the potential to organize a more impressive card in Saudi Arabia. Key representatives have discussed the possibility of a fight between Ennis and Vergil Ortiz Jr. being included on this card.
Rodriguez is currently seeking an opponent to establish a unified 115-pound title bout. Meanwhile, four-division champion Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez has also expressed interest in challenging Rodriguez. Robert Garcia, the trainer for both Ortiz and Rodriguez, mentioned that there has been interest from Turki Alalshikh of Saudi Arabia in organizing this card on February 22, featuring Ennis facing Ortiz.
Rodriguez is now preparing for his bout against WBC interim champion Pedro Guevara. However, due to the fluctuating title situation, it may be difficult to arrange the unified title fight he has promised.
Interesting Developments and Future Possibilities
As news of Gonzalez’s interest in fighting Rodriguez spreads, many anticipate that this could be a more appealing option than the unified title fight. Hearn of Matchroom has previously expressed a desire to make this matchup happen, emphasizing that while a unified title fight is significant, a bout with Chocolatito could be even bigger. Rodriguez has confirmed his readiness for this opportunity, stating that he is waiting for the call to prepare.
At the same time, Alalshikh is interested in organizing the Ennis – Ortiz fight, which would enrich the current depth of the boxing division. Ortiz and his father have also confirmed their willingness to face Ennis. While both fighters boast impressive records, with a combined total of 54 wins and 50 knockouts, they acknowledge that negotiating the purse will be necessary before the fight can take place.
Upcoming developments in the boxing world will be intriguing, especially after Rodriguez faces Guevara. Future bouts may bring significant surprises for fans and open up new opportunities for talented fighters.
