On the Creators Think Podcast, ryan garcia named Jaron 'Boots' Ennis the most "horribly overrated" active boxer. Confirmed: Ryan Garcia is the WBC welterweight world champion and said the hype around Jaron 'Boots' Ennis is "premature."
Creators Think Podcast Remarks
Claimed by Ryan Garcia on the Creators Think Podcast: "Horribly overrated? Today, I would say ‘Boots’ Ennis. I know that I have said that before on a stream and got some hate but, at this point where they are hyping up like he is the next everything, I think it’s a little premature and [that he is] overrated."
Confirmed: Ryan Garcia said he had previously made the same point "on a stream" and received "some hate." Confirmed: those comments were delivered during the Creators Think Podcast segment.
Jaron 'Boots' Ennis at 154lbs
Confirmed: Jaron 'Boots' Ennis moved up to 154lbs late last year after holding the unified IBF and WBA welterweight world titles. Confirmed: Jaron 'Boots' Ennis knocked out Uisma Lima in his debut at 154lbs.
Confirmed: At the end of June, Jaron 'Boots' Ennis will challenge Xander Zayas for the unified WBA and WBO super-welterweight titles. Confirmed: Xander Zayas is described as the youngest unified champion in boxing and is from Puerto Rico.
Ryan Garcia's Next Steps
Confirmed: Ryan Garcia is 27 and returned to prominent status after his February victory over Mario Barrios, which the article says delivered his long-awaited first proper world honours after over five years. Confirmed: Ryan Garcia previously knocked out Luke Campbell in January 2021 for the WBC Interim lightweight title.
Claimed: Ryan Garcia said the hype for Jaron 'Boots' Ennis is "premature," and Ryan Garcia made that point publicly rather than singling out Devin Haney despite links to a potential rematch. Unknown: whether Ryan Garcia will move up to 154lbs, when any move would be scheduled, or whether Ryan Garcia intends to pursue a fight with Jaron 'Boots' Ennis; those plans are not confirmed in the source.
Confirmed next event: At the end of June, Jaron 'Boots' Ennis will challenge Xander Zayas for the unified WBA and WBO super-welterweight titles. Unknown: no confirmed date or decision exists in the source for any potential Ryan Garcia move to 154lbs or a matchup between Ryan Garcia and Jaron 'Boots' Ennis.
