Welterweight champion Jaron Ennis has sent out a huge threat to his next opponent Cody Crowley ahead of the pair meeting in the ring to contest a world title.
Not long after signing for Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing, Ennis will be defending his IBF world welterweight title against Crowley at Wells Fargo Centre on July 13 in his hometown of Philadelphia. He was promoted to full champion after Terence Crawford was stripped of the belt last summer.
Speaking via Matchroom Boxing, Ennis did not hold back.
“He’s got to get in that ring and it’s going to get nasty. Keep talking and he’s going to get the worst beating of his life. I promise you that. We can make a bet or whatever. You’re in my city. It’s going to get nasty, man.
He then spoke of how much he is looking forward to his homecoming.
“Look, I’m glad you accepted the fight. July 13 at the Wells Fargo Center. I’m very excited. It’s the first big fight here and it’s a blessing. I’m glad I’m going to be able to be here and put on a show.
“I want to look good and retain my belt in a beautiful, knockout fashion, in front of my friends, family and supporters. Listen, there’s really no pressure on me. I’ve been in this game since I was a baby. There’s no pressure. It’s normal for me. My brother has been at the top and I’ve seen all this stuff before. This is like being at home in my house right now. It’s natural for me and it’s normal.
“On fight night, I can’t wait. He [Crowley] has got more pressure than me, I’ll tell you that right now. He’s going to have 20,000 fans against him and that’s way more pressure on him than me. For me being here, it will be like sitting at home with my feet up. “
Eventually he gave Crowley some credit but stated he was going to show his best.
“You know, he’s definitely a good fighter and a tough guy. But on July 13 it’s going to get nasty and I’m telling you that now. I’m going to put on a beautiful show and I’m going to look good. We’re going to do it in a knockout fashion. My main focus right now is Cody Crowley. My eyes are on him. After this?
He then had a moment to speak about what he would like to go on to do should he win this fight.
Definitely undisputed, for sure. I want to go and collect all the rest of the belts, then go up to 154 and do the same thing there. By the time I fight on July 13, it’s going to be a year. Everybody’s missed me.
“I’m the best. I’m the best at this game, I’m the most exciting in this game and the fans love to see knockouts, so of course they’re going to come out to see me. For sure. They’re going to come and see me put on a show, beat him up, beat him down, then get the knockout.”
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