Ryan Garcia predicts Vergil Ortiz will win by stoppage against Jaron Ennis.
What happened?
Ryan Garcia made this prediction after Jaron Ennis' seventh-round stoppage of Xander Zayas on Saturday.
Ennis became a two-weight unified champion, dethroning Zayas with a star-making performance in New York.
Why it matters for Ryan Garcia
This prediction is significant as Vergil Ortiz Jr and Jaron Ennis have been on a collision course since their early professional days.
The pair were in deep negotiations for a clash this past April, but talks collapsed after Ortiz initiated legal proceedings against Oscar De La Hoya and Golden Boy.
What comes next?
Vergil Ortiz is likely to afford himself a tune-up fight before challenging Jaron Ennis, given that Ortiz has not fought since his second-round finish over Erickson Lubin in November.
Ryan Garcia wrote in a since-deleted social media post that Ortiz would win inside the distance, saying 'Vergil by stoppage. Book that fight.'
On Saturday, Ennis was considered a clear pre-fight favourite, but Zayas enjoyed spells of success, particularly in round three.
Zayas was ultimately pulled out by his corner after suffering a third knockdown.
As a result, Ennis has now cemented himself as one of the leading operators at super-welterweight, along with fellow champions Sebastian Fundora and Josh Kelly.
Many are eager to see the 29-year-old face top contender Ortiz in an all-American showdown.
The WBC champion Garcia's prediction has added fuel to the fire, with fans eagerly awaiting the potential clash between Ennis and Ortiz.
The exact date for the fight has not been announced, but it is expected to take place later this year.
Ryan Garcia's prediction has sparked a lot of interest, with many boxing fans taking to social media to share their thoughts on the potential fight.
The boxing world is eagerly waiting to see if Vergil Ortiz can live up to Ryan Garcia's prediction and win by stoppage against Jaron Ennis.