Red-hot welterweight prospect Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis 27-0 (25) is fast closing in on a world title shot but first he will have to get past experienced Puerto Rican Thomas Dulorme 25-5-1 (16) in their 10-round clash at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday night.
“Dulorme said he has experience, but I’ve been boxing all of my life, since before I could walk,” the 24-year-old from Philedelphia said. “I’ve sparred pros since I was 12. This is nothing new to me and he’s going to see that on Saturday night.
“I’m going to continue to do what I’ve been doing, and that’s putting on dominating performances. Everyone knows I’m in and out like a robbery.
“On Saturday night, you can expect fireworks. I’m going to look good and come out victorious in knockout fashion. We’re not looking for the knockout, but we’re going to let it come naturally. And it’s definitely going to come.
“I feel great at welterweight. I can make 147 as long as I want. I’m on weight right now. I’ll be ready to rock and roll Saturday night. Once I get all these belts, then I’ll start thinking about 154 pounds.
“I feel like I’m the most talented welterweight in the division. I’m great at everything. I can fight from either side and I can box or fight on the inside. A lot of guys don’t want to prepare for someone who can do all that I can do. After I make this statement on Saturday night, I’m ready to keep moving up the ladder.
“I’m from Philly, so everyone knows I have that dog in me. It’s been in me. I’m ready to go and move on to bigger and better things.
“I watched some of Dulorme’s fight against Eimantas Stanionis, but I’m not Stanionis. I’m a whole different fighter. Talent wise, skill wise, power wise. I’m on a whole different level. Watching me is one thing, but when you’re in there with me, it’s a whole different thing.
“I’m not worried about what Dulorme did against other fighters. I’m going to do me, and put on a beautiful performance for everyone watching. I’m coming home victorious with that knockout.”
Dulorme, 31, has only lost at the highest level and promises to present a stern test to the uber-talented Ennis. Two of his five losses were against reigning world champion Terence Crawford and Yordins Ugas.
“I’m very thankful for my team for getting me on this big card,” Dulorme said. “I’m ready for this fight on Saturday night and I’m going to put on a great performance and surprise everyone.
“You don’t always need strength in boxing to overcome obstacles. You need experience and technique. I believe I have those attributes and that it’s going to help me come out on top. I’ve sparred all the best and I’m going to use it in my fight.
“On Saturday it’s going to be different because I’m putting in great work, day after day to be ready. We’ve been training to climb back up to the elite. After Saturday, we’ll be back on top of the world again.
“Ennis is a good fighter. But his best win was against Sergey Lipinets, who was a 140-pounder. I don’t think he has the experience yet to overcome a fighter like myself.”
