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Teófimo López sent a message to Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis today on setting an “example” for your “young people” on how to lead by example.
Setting an example
Teofimo is leading by example by moving up to 147 to face Boots (33-0, 29 KOs) for his IBF welterweight title, possibly on March 1, and knock him down, finishing what Karen Chukhadzhian started. This move by Teo shows what other wrestlers should do to advance their careers.
Ennis’ career has seemed shaky in his last four fights, fighting Karen x 2, David Avanesyan and Roiman Villa in each of them. He is in position to lose to Lopez, who has been pushing for a big fight for the past four years since his victory over Vasily Lomachenko.
Teofimo’s promoter Bob Arum at Top Rank is negotiating the fight with Ennis’ Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn for a joint DAZN and ESPN pay-per-view event.
Lopez, 27, and Boots are the same age. Neither of them have done much in recent years due to the reluctance of the big name guys to fight them. Teo has called the fighters repeatedly, but none have shown serious interest due to the risk involved.
Ennis’ situation is different. He hasn’t mentioned any big names, hasn’t fought anyone notable, and has done very little on social media or in interviews to gain followers. Additionally, Ennis hasn’t looked good in his recent fights, and some fans believe he’s a bust, a hype job that Hearn wasted his money on hiring him.
I fuck you @JaronEnnis And your dad Bozy, though, if he has to go with our careers, I have to do what I do best and take control! I have a son and he needs to see the best example of what a true fighter is! Nothing but love from this side B. Just business ☝️🙂↕️
— Teófimo López (@TeófimoLopez) December 10, 2024
