For the rematch against Errol Spence Jr., Terence Crawford will move up to 154 lbs. And given Crawford’s wish to become a three-time undisputed champion in the sport, it is likely that the 36-year-old will spend some time in the Super-Welterweight division. On that note, how will the current IBF Welterweight champion, Jaron Ennis find his way to ‘Bud’?
In his recent interaction with FightHype, former unified heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman explained how Ennis could potentially find his way to Terence Crawford. For Rahman, Jaron Ennis must establish himself as a household name and make the public push for ‘Boots’ vs. ‘Bud’.
Jaron Ennis needs to beat the top boxers at 147 and 154 lbs
In an interaction with YSM Sports Media, Jaron Ennis said he had to keep winning and keep making noise to receive a fight against ‘Bud’. Well, former unified Heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman is in complete agreement with Ennis. According to Rahman, in order to land a fight with Crawf0rd, Jaron Ennis must first dominate the Welterweight division. “Let’s just say Jaron tears up the Welterweight division. If Ennis beats some people in the Welterweight division, top guys. Just beats somebody like tough. [Then] everybody feels like [he’s] the man,” said Rahman.
Additionally, he stated that once Jaron Ennis has established himself as the king at 147 lbs, he can then move up and defeat an elite boxer at 154 lbs. In Rahman’s opinion, a memorable victory against a tough opponent at 154 lbs will certainly lead Ennis to ‘Bud’. “Once he’s there and if the public demands it, I think Jaron will fight him [Terence Crawford],” Rahman added.
“I just think right now the risk-reward ain’t there for Jaron. I don’t think he would get the credit he deserves. Once you’re that household name and that guy, and it’s for money and credibility, I think Jaron will fight him,” Hasim said with conviction.
‘Boots’ challenged Terence Crawford to regain his lost belt
After the match with Errol Spence Jr., Terence Crawford was issued a mandatory challenge in Jaron Ennis by the IBF. However, since he had to rematch ‘The Truth’, Crawford could not negotiate with ‘Boots’ Ennis. As a result, ‘Boots’ received the IBF belt ‘Bud’ was stripped of. In this connection, looking for a fight with ‘Bud’, Ennis recently taunted Crawford.
