Terence Crawford watched as Jaron Ennis stopped Xander Zayas inside seven rounds on June 28, 2026.
What happened?
Ennis knocked Zayas down three times at the Barclays Center before the Puerto Rican's corner threw in the towel.
Why it matters for Terence Crawford
Crawford suggested the display showed there are still levels between the pair, tweeting "Ima keep my comments to myself, but y'all get it I hope."
What comes next?
Ennis must target the division's other champions, Sebastian Fundora and Josh Kelly, while a long-discussed grudge match with Vergil Ortiz Jr also remains one of the biggest fights available at 154lbs.
Terence Crawford, who retired last year as an undefeated five-weight world champion, was in attendance at the Barclays Center.
Ennis produced a performance full of precision, angles, and power, but it was not without adversity, as Zayas rocked him in the third round.
After a thrilling fourth round with back-and-forth action, Ennis regained complete control and systematically beat the fight out of the brave 23-year-old.
The victory marks another significant step towards building Ennis' own legacy in the sport, but he continues to be measured against Terence Crawford.
During fight week, Ennis even labelled Crawford "easy work", which may have prompted Crawford's tweet.
Asked about Crawford's remarks, Ennis insisted he is focused solely on taking over the super-welterweight division.
Ennis is now the WBA and WBO super-welterweight champion, and his performance has set up some exciting potential matchups in the division.
Crawford's comments have added fuel to the fire, and it will be interesting to see how Ennis responds in his next fight.
The boxing world will be watching to see if Ennis can continue his impressive form and become one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world.
For now, Ennis is basking in the glory of his impressive victory over Zayas, and he will be looking to build on this momentum in his next fight.