{"id":809017,"date":"2026-07-18T22:21:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T22:21:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/809017\/"},"modified":"2026-07-18T22:21:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T22:21:09","slug":"jaron-ennis-called-out-for-the-biggest-fight-in-boxing-lets-make-it-happen-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/809017\/","title":{"rendered":"Jaron Ennis called out for ‘the biggest fight’ in boxing: “Let’s make it happen this year”"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jaron Ennis<\/a> could be involved in a blockbuster showdown following his sixth-round stoppage victory over Xander Zayas.<\/p>\n

The 29-year-old dethroned his super-welterweight foe last month<\/a>, becoming a two-division unified champion by claiming the WBO and WBA world titles.<\/p>\n

As a result, Ennis could soon secure a three-belt unification match with either Sebastian Fundora or Josh Kelly, the respective WBC and IBF champions.<\/p>\n

Fundora, however, is expected to defend his title against mandatory challenger Ermal Hadribeaj later this year, while Kelly must defeat Caoimhin Agyarko in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, next Saturday.<\/p>\n

But while Ennis\u2019 ultimate goal is to become the undisputed king at 154lbs, many would argue that his most lucrative opportunity could arrive against Vergil Ortiz Jr.<\/p>\n

The pair were finalising a deal to collide earlier this year, only for Ortiz to become embroiled in a promotional dispute with Oscar De La Hoya\u2019s Golden Boy.<\/a><\/p>\n

On Friday, though, it was announced that all relevant parties have reached a settlement, allowing the 28-year-old to resume his promising career.<\/p>\n

Taking to social media<\/a>, De La Hoya echoed the encouraging news and called for a clash between Ennis and Ortiz to take place in 2026.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am extremely happy to announce that Golden Boy and Vergil Ortiz have patched things up. Let\u2019s make the biggest fight happen: \u2018Boots\u2019 Ennis vs Vergil Ortiz this year.\u201d<\/p>\n

With Ortiz having not fought since his second-round finish over Erickson Lubin in November, many were expecting him to pursue a warm-up fight later this year.<\/p>\n

According to promoter De La Hoya, though, it could be a case of jumping straight into the deep end with Ennis.<\/p>\n