Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn has been making bold predictions about the future of WBA junior middleweight champion Israil Madrimov and rising star Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis in the boxing world. He firmly believes that one of these two fighters has what it takes to give Terence Crawford his first career defeat. With Crawford’s career seeming to slow down and his last fight dating back to 2020, Hearn thinks that the time might be right for a younger and hungrier fighter to take the spotlight.
Hearn specifically points out Israil Madrimov as a dangerous opponent for Crawford. With a record of 10-0-1 and 7 knockouts to his name, Madrimov’s power might be too much for Crawford to handle. While Crawford has faced tough opponents in the past like Errol Spence and Kell Brook, Hearn believes that they were past their prime when they fought Crawford. Madrimov, on the other hand, is in his prime and poses a real threat to Crawford’s undefeated record.
Another fighter that Hearn has high hopes for is Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis. He sees Ennis as a match for Crawford, both in skill and determination. At just 26 years old, Ennis is a young and hungry boxer who is constantly training and improving. Hearn believes that Ennis’s youth and work ethic might be too much for Crawford, who has been fighting less frequently in recent years.
Hearn’s message to Crawford is clear – his days at the top are numbered. With potential matches against Madrimov and Ennis on the horizon, Crawford could be facing the biggest challenges of his career soon. Hearn acknowledges Crawford’s skills and legacy in the sport but emphasizes that the time for new challengers has come.
Hearn’s Role as Matchmaker
Eddie Hearn sees himself as the mastermind behind the potential matchups involving Crawford, Madrimov, and Ennis. By signing Ennis to his promotion, Hearn believes that he has set the stage for a blockbuster fight between Ennis and Crawford. He also mentions other accessible champions in the 147-pound division, hinting at future opportunities for Ennis to showcase his talent on a larger stage.
The boxing world is buzzing with excitement over the potential matchups involving Terence Crawford, Israil Madrimov, and Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis. With Eddie Hearn at the helm, these fights could become a reality sooner rather than later. Crawford’s legacy as an undefeated champion is at stake, and only time will tell if he can fend off the challenges posed by the younger and hungrier generation of fighters.