Jaron Ennis Believes That Errol Spence Is Likely To Stop Keith Thurman
As an up-and-coming welterweight prospect, Errol Spence Jr. pleaded with Keith Thurman to take him on. But, despite his persistent poking and prodding, the former unified champion openly ignored Spence. Even as the powerful southpaw captured his first world title, Thurman showed little to no interest in facing him.
Although he believes that Thurman still has a bit left in the tank, he surmises that Spence will be a bit too much.
“Thurman not bad or nothing, he can still fight, he can move,” said Ennis to spam.com. “It ain’t gonna be easy but I think the pressure. I think Errol might stop him.”
After pummeling Yordenis Ugas in April of 2022, Spence attempted to hammer out a deal with fellow champion, Terence Crawford. But, with talks stalling in the 11th hour, both sides walked away from the negotiating table. Thurman though, won’t fulminate over Spence’s failure to deliver an undisputed bout against Crawford.
While he’s been plagued by injuries and long stints of inactivity, Thurman did end a near three-year layoff by outpointing Mario Barrios. With well over a decade of experience underneath his belt, Thurman has shown to have a rock-solid chin. Still, regardless of his toughness, Ennis simply believes that Spence has the sort of power that will put Thurman out of his misery at some point during their showdown.
“I think Errol might stop him in the late rounds. He’s durable but I think Errol can possibly get him.”