Vergil Ortiz Jr. Is Done Waiting For Jaron Ennis. He Says They’ll Have To Come See Him At 160.

Ortiz Jr. made the announcement following his upcoming bout against Thurman, explaining his decision to move up to middleweight. The undefeated fighter has been waiting for a potential showdown with Ennis at 154 pounds, but now believes the fight will need to happen at 160 instead.

Weight class shift

The move to middleweight represents a significant shift in Ortiz Jr.'s career trajectory. By moving up, he's signaling his confidence in his ability to compete at a higher weight class while also putting pressure on Ennis to follow him up if they are to eventually face each other.