Eddie Hearn to unleash ‘Two Kings’ Jaron Ennis and Jesse Rodriguez, eyes pound-for-pound status for boxers in 2025

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Matchroom Boxing has been the home to some of the top fighters in British boxing. Over time, it has become a home for women’s boxing.

Now, it features the best of America after signing Jaron “Boots” Ennis and Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez.

Both champions have showcased their skills to the masses, whether Ennis in Philadelphia or Rodriguez in Phoenix. 

The men Eddie Hearn calls the “Two Kings” will compete on the same card to end the year.  

Ennis defends the IBF welterweight title on November 9 in a rematch against Karen Chukhadzhian. It is in his hometown of Philadelphia.

Meanwhile, Rodriguez defends the WBC super flyweight title against Pedro Guevara. The event airs on DAZN worldwide

“Boots” is a true phenom in the sport and has a massive following. He held the interim IBF title to start 2023 but was named full-time champion after Terence Crawford got stripped of the belt and moved to super welterweight.

That leaves Ennis the keys to the division, and Hearn thinks his future is bright there and beyond. 

WATCH: Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis and Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez, live on DAZN

“I think the guy could be pound-for-pound number one,” Hearn told The Sporting News.  “I really do.

“It’s very exciting with what’s happening with ‘Boots.’ It’s a mandatory.

“We wanted to…

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