It’s the fireworks waiting for the punk. Terence Crawford and Jaron Ennis seem to have commenced a slanging match. The former made history this year as he became the first man to be crowned a two-division undisputed champion. The latter had successfully defended his IBF (interim) Welterweight title in July. But tribulations were ahead for Crawford, tied up by the commitment to oblige a rematch with Errol Spence Jr.

Early this month, the IBF, on account of his not fulfilling the mandatory title defense requirement, stripped him of their belt. Ennis, hitherto an interim title holder, became a Welterweight Champion. It was to be expected that rounds of accusations and counter-accusations would follow. Terence Crawford took his X account and clarified. While happy for Ennis’ elevation, he couldn’t have disagreed more with the allegations of avoiding him all the way long. But soon the newly anointed Welterweight champion posted his reply.

Ring of X: Jarron Ennis vs. Terence Crawford

Yesterday evening, Terence Crawford wrote that it was great that everyone he knew had taken a sudden interest in Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis. As much as he was happy with the new developments, he requested everyone not to get too worked up about him dodging the Philadelphian. Later, he clarified that Ennis could have fought him twice. However, instead of taking those chances, he decided to pursue other prospects. Hence, Crawford exhorted everyone to just relax and give the young boxer a chance to make his mark on the sport.

But a couple of hours later, Jaron Ennis replied. He explained that there were occasions when Terence Crawford could have chosen him for the next fight. However, that never happened. Incidentally, even now, they could square up. But the fact remains that ‘Bud’ doesn’t want to fight him. Instead, he opted for an easy route. Let the IBF take away his belt instead of Ennis grabbing it away during their bout.

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It’s not that the social media bickering between Crawford and Ennis is something new. The two have had disagreements before and after the former became the undisputed champion.

A History of Claims and Denials

A few months ago, ‘Bud’ was talking to Gillie Da Kid and Wallo on their podcast, ‘Million Dollaz Worth of Game.‘ The discussion eventually landed on a fight with Jaron Ennis. Just to settle the matter, Gillie Da Kid even got what appeared to be Jaron Ennis’s father, Derek ‘Bozy’ Ennis, on the call. The famed trainer said, “Listen…been the a** to fight you a long time ago.” Derek Ennis emphasized that, instead of David Avanesyan, he could have taken up their challenge. However, when he said that he wanted a fight with Crawford a long time ago, the latter replied, “If y’all wanted to fight me a long time ago, why am I just now hearing about this?”

Later, after he became the undisputed Welterweight champion, Terence Crawford spoke about his future options on another podcast. ‘The Breakfast Club‘s host asked him whether he would go against Jaron Ennis. Crawford replied that fighting the Philadelphian was kind of a ‘loose-loose’ deal for him. Supposing that he wins, then everyone would comment that he fought a much younger boxer, barely ready for such a big fight. Hence, beyond a certain limit, any fight between him and Ennis would have barely aggregated any hype.

“That’s Not Ideal”: Terence Crawford Bemoans Jaron Ennis Is Cool With Being an Email Champion

Do you think after the tentative rematch with Spence Jr., Crawford and Ennis should slug it out to settle the matters for good? Please share your views with us in the comments below.

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