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Teofimo Lopez Backs Crawford, But Boots Ennis Destroys Him

Teofimo Lopez thinks Terence Crawford would beat Jaron “Boots” Ennis today because Crawford can get inside his head. That might help before the fight. It won’t stop Boots from throwing

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 10:47 PM
Teofimo Lopez Backs Crawford, But Boots Ennis Destroys Him
Key Things to Know
  • Teofimo Lopez told Ring Champs that Terence Crawford would defeat Jaron Ennis mentally and physically.
  • CompuBox statistics show Ennis averaged nearly 61 punches per round against Karen Chukhadzhian.
  • Crawford previously averaged 36 punches per round against Israil Madrimov and 45 against Canelo Alvarez.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Teofimo Lopez stated that Terence Crawford would defeat Jaron "Boots" Ennis because Crawford could gain a psychological advantage over him. Speaking to Ring Champs, Lopez expressed belief that Ennis is not fully prepared to handle the mental and physical demands of facing Crawford inside the ring.

An analytical breakdown argues against Lopez's assessment, highlighting Ennis's superior punch output and stance-switching abilities as key tactical challenges for Crawford. The analysis also referenced Crawford's previous bouts against Israil Madrimov and Canelo Alvarez, alongside Ennis's high-volume rematch with Karen Chukhadzhian.

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