Ummm, maybe because boots said he wants to fight Fundora next. Fundora has a fight lined up with Ermal Hadribeaj. Even though Boots has stated he wants Fundora, he is in deep negotiations with Josh Kelly Xander Zayas just for KTFO Sure he can participate in the Tim Tszyu orgy gangbang but he got slepted by Murtazaliev who is coming off a loss... Let me ask you, why not get an easy pay day while he wants for a top fighter. It's not like he hasn't fought any top 154 lbers
Jermell has been sidelined for three years and lost his last fight by a wide margin to Canelo. He'll face an opponent eight years younger, undefeated, and looking for big fights. I'm going with Ortiz by a wide margin. After this fight we'll see who will be there for Ortiz. It's always a shame when problems with promoters deprive us of interesting fights. I'd like to see Ennis-Ortiz, but Fundora-Ortiz would also be interesting.
Yes. That is why Vergil moved up. Look no further than their resumes. See which fighter actually takes on tough comp then look at who needs tuneup after tuneup.
Out of the ring for 3 years and 36 years old. His entire career does not matter in 2026. This is a joke.
It's a cherry pick. An active Jermell I would actually pick for the win. This man is retired. Has fought 3 times in the past 6 years, and not one fight in the past 3 years............yeah that would be a very dumb move were Jermell to take this fight
The fight doesnt make sense for Vergil, thats for sure. He might get a name for his resume, but Jermell is a complete question mark. They really shouldve let him get 1 tuneup to see where he stands. Jermell didnt have a car crash or anything, but the more I think about it the more it feels Tim Tszyu cashout vibes. Presumably, Vergil moved up to accomodate Jermell. Still, would rather see Janibek or something like that
Ennis is a champion, is looking to fight the other champions, and Vergil has never won a belt nor pushed for a world title fight against Boots after he beat Xander. Your delusion is astounding, Ortiz is talking about fighting Tszyu bro. Ortiz is very good, but you just hate Boots. He could straight up unify 154, beat the best guys in his weight and you'll still find excuses. Deep down you know Ennis is better than Vergil, recognize before you see Ortiz getting smoked
Hearn came out and said Ennis wants Kelly and then Fundora Hinted they moved away from the Ortiz fight
Vergil was trying to get the fight as of a few weeks ago. Boots and camp didnt want it. One cant claim theyre ducking because Boots was trying to get the fight before Xander and apparently Vergil was trying too...so much so that he attempted to go around DLH and had a legal contract event keep him sidelined the entire time. Keep in mind, all this happened after Boots claimed Vergil and team sent their offer to the wrong email address after acknowledging talks had been ongoing. Now, suddenly, wrong email. Make it make sense. Is Vergil lying? Its possible. But look at his resume - he dont duck. Is Boots lying? Its possible. And his resume shows he ducks whenever he can...Bud, Vergil, Norman Jr, etc. Boots hasnt beaten one opponent as good as Lubin, Madrimov, or Bohachuk. I'm not even sure if he beat someone as good as Mean Machine. Boots beating Xander means nothing. Xander, like Boots, was an email champion. And feather-fisted Xander almost got Boots out of there.
Because they hold belts lmao, they're champions and everyone was wanking Murtazaliev off until Kelly beat him. Boots is going for undisputed, if Ortiz wanted the belts he could've gotten the mandatory position
Xander schools Bohachuk and shot Lubin. Bohachuk ducked Boots when he got sent the offer by Hearn. Madrimov is overrated and would lose to Fundora Dude is trying to fight champions and you still find ways to discredit him. Ortiz could've gotten mandatory position but now he's at 160