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“It’s His Time” Shakur Stevenson Delivers ‘Truthful’ Verdict On Terence Crawford vs Jaron Ennis: “It’s His Time”

Shakur Stevenson has discussed a potential fight between two fighters he’s close with – Terence Crawford and Jaron Ennis.

Crawford finished his business at welterweight when he defeated his main rival Errol Spence Jr in a career-defining performance which saw him become undisputed champion in a second weight class.

The two men had dominated the 147 division and finally agreed terms last year to settle who was the top dog. Despite many billing the clash as a 50/50 contest before the first bell, ‘Bud’ dominated from the get go, dropping his opponent three times before getting the stoppage in the ninth.

When the pair decided to move up in weight a void was created at welterweight which Ennis was quick to fill. ‘Boots’ is now signed to Matchroom and his profile in the sport is increasing all the time.

The Philadelphia native carries power in both hands, boasts an incredible record of 29 knockouts from his 32 victories and is yet to taste defeat. His last outing saw him stop former Crawford foe David Avanesyan in the fifth – one round quicker than his rival.

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With Crawford now looking for his next opponent, fans and pundits have been calling for him to face Ennis next, even if it means the Philly native needs to move up in weight.

Speaking to DAZN Boxing, three-weight world champion Stevenson has made his feelings clear about the potential matchup – he doesn’t want to see it.

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“I’ve got nothing but love for ‘Bud’ and I’ve got nothing but love for ‘Boots’, I’m closer with Bud. It’s weird as I came up in the amateurs with ‘Boots’ and I’ve been in and around ‘Boots’ and I got mad love for him. Truthfully speaking I don’t want them to fight, I don’t want to be right there watching them fight.

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I feel like it’s two different era’s. Yeah, they’re here at the same time but it’s two different eras. Bud is here and he did his career and going to do everything he’s supposed to do and now it’s ‘Boots’ time coming behind him. They remind me of each other with their mentality, the way they switch, the way they think.”

Crawford has claimed Ennis brings little commercial value to the table and has instead been chasing a fight against Saul ‘Canelo‘ Alvarez, although that looks off the table for now

“He’s Got The Goods” Tim Bradley Makes Emphatic KO Prediction For Terence Crawford-Jaron Ennis: “He’s Got The Goods”

Before Terence Crawford hangs up the gloves, fans want to see him in with Jaron Ennis.

‘Boots’ Ennis was on the rise in the welterweight division just as Crawford was completing it, dominating Errol Spence Jr to become undisputed before moving up in weight for a new challenge. He has since made his super-welterweight debut, successfully dethroning Israil Madrimov to win the WBA belt.

Should that happen, two-weight world champion turned analyst Tim Bradley told KO Artist Sports he’s backing the more experience man to come out on top, potentially by stoppage.

“There’s a guy like Boots Ennis, right? Good talented fighter, he poses a threat to Crawford but if Crawford fights him I still think that Crawford beats him. He might even knock his ass out, and that’s just coming from me, I could be wrong. However I still think Crawford has the goods to do what he needs to do to win that fight.”

The two Americans have a combined undefeated record of 73, Crawford with 31 stoppages and Ennis 29. Despite Crawford’s lack of interest in the fight, there’s no doubt that the all-American clash is one of the best match-ups in the sport in terms of talent.

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If he wants the fight ‘Boots’ will also need to move up to 154 given ‘Bud’s days at 147 are done. In fact, it is fast becoming one of the best options on the table for the four-division champion following the collapse of a potential fight against Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez.

Riyadh Season’s Turki Alalshikh, who is now playing a significant part in Crawford’s career, has expressed interest in making it happen, but his next likely opponent is Vergil Ortiz.

Crawford vs Jaron “He Has Everything” Roy Jones Jr Delivers Honest Verdict On Terence Crawford vs Jaron Ennis.

Jaron Ennis picked up the IBF Welterweight World Title when Terence Crawford decided to move up in weight and vacate. That hasn’t stopped the Philly native from wanting the fight.

‘Boots’ Ennis is now seen as the clear standout in the 147 ranks with the departure of Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. Coming off a successful defence of his belt by stopping David Avanesyan in five rounds, the 27-year-old has moved to 32-0.

Speaking to YSM Sports Media, multi-weight world champion and the best fighter of his era Roy Jones Jr said Ennis presents a ‘very difficult’ challenge to the two-time undisputed champ.

“I don’t now yet cause we seen Boots in against a guy that has touched him enough to really test his chin, so that’s the only thing we don’t know about him yet. We don’t know if he can take a real punch.

As far as skills go, he got everything. That fight could be very difficult cause he has everything. When a guy as talented with the skill-level that Boots has, anything can happen. But, don’t get me wrong, Bud has the skill level too. Great fight.”

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Despite now having the chance to go on and unify the welterweight titles as ‘Bud’ did before him, ‘Boots’ has expressed an interest in moving up to 154 to make the fight happen.

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With the backing of Riyadh Season’s Turki Alalshikh, it suddenly becomes quite possible. First up, Crawford has his first challenge in that division against WBA Champion Israil Madrimov. Should he win, he’s still looking away from Ennis and towards Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez.

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