The negotiations between Brian Norman Jr. and IBF welterweight champion Jaron Ennis have been anything but pretty. A two-week-long ordeal could not come to fruition as shots were fired from both sides. Even though it was the biggest purse of the WBO welterweight champion’s career, Norman’s camp was unhappy with the sum offered and wanted more. The 23-year-old’s camp termed the $1.7 million offer low. This was supposed to be ‘The Assassin II’s’ biggest paycheck ever, but the camp demanded more, and the negotiations thus broke down.

Since the broken negotiations, there have been lots of comments from Norman’s camp. His promoter has spoken up about the sum offered and how it was not fair. Norman’s father, Brian Norman Sr. also jumped into the fray and stated that Ennis’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, “does not want to play ball.” But after weeks of back-and-forth, the new WBO welterweight champion has broken his silence on the matter and shared his point of view regarding the fiasco.

Brian Norman Jr. believes he has “already risked a lot”

It looks like, Brian Norman Jr does not regret the decision to reject the $1.7 million proposal and opened up about the matter. He stated that he has risked a lot to reach where he is and is ready to fight anyone if the business makes sense. “I will fight anyone. I’m already a world champion. I have already risked a lot and won when I wasn’t expected to win. My price is different now. Being a world champion, the business must make sense.”

Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis will now have to defend his IBF title against the mandatory Karen Chukhadzhian, a fighter whom he has already defeated once, or give up his title. Ennis has landed himself in an even tougher position as Chukhadzhian’s promotion won the purse bid by outbidding Matchroom Boxing by just $250,000. Now, ‘Boots’ and his camp have to travel to Ukraine for this title defense.

Meanwhile, Norman Jr. will make his return to the boxing ring on November 8, against Derrieck Cuevas on an undercard.

‘The Assasin II’ Fighting In An Undercard To Avoid Jaron Ennis?

In hindsight, the move to reject the fight against Ennis might backfire on Norman’s camp. It was not only his biggest payday to date, but he would also have been in the main event of the night. In contrast, he would now be in the undercard of the Keyshawn Davis–Gustavo Lemos card in Norfolk, Virginia.

Norman’s promoter Jolene Mizzone was adamant about the rejected payday and did not regret it at all. She stated, “As a manager, it’s our job to get the best deal for our fighter. This would have been the highest payday Brian Norman has ever been offered, but that doesn’t mean he should take the fight for less than he’s worth.” After rejecting the largest paycheck of his career, the Georgia native is going to fight on an undercard. This move does not make much sense and makes it look like he is avoiding Jaron Ennis deliberately.

Do you think it was the right decision by Brian Norman’s camp to reject the offer? Will he ever get a fight like this again soon? Let us know in the comment section below.