The flashy combinations and unassuming personality has allowed Jaron “Boots” Ennis to burst onto the world stage quick, fast, and in a hurry.

For a number of years now, the 25-year-old from the fighting town of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has made onlookers turn their heads in amazement. With countless contenders falling at his feet, Ennis (30-0, 27 KOs) finds himself somewhat in a position of power. On January 7th, at the Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., Ennis solidified himself as one of the rising stars after pitching a shutout against Karen Chukhadzhian. In doing so, the smooth switch-hitter claimed the vacant IBF interim-crown.

Although adding the secondary trinket was a step in the right direction, Ennis assures his adoring fans that 2023 will be the year that everything falls into place.  

“I will be world champion this year,” said Ennis on The Last Stand Podcast.

Though talented, an obtrusive impediment remains firmly in Ennis’ way. Errol Spence Jr., the division’s IBF, WBC, and WBA welterweight champion, is ostensibly on the verge of abandoning his 147-pound throne, at least for the time being, to take on Keith Thurman at 154 pounds.

Terence Crawford, the reigning WBO champion, doesn't appear to have the 25-year-old on his radar. Ennis though, will continue to patiently wait until his number is called. Of course, in a perfect world, he would immediately enter the ring against either champion in his next outing. Ultimately, Ennis’s end game is to reign supreme as an undisputed champion. Aggregating all four titles, however, could take time.

Nevertheless, from the viewpoint of the newly minted IBF interim-champion, the moment he snags one golden trinket, the rest will follow suit.

“Once I get my hands on one of those belts, it’s up. All I need is to touch one and once I touch one, I’m a collect the rest.”