A Starless Era? The Welterweight Division Faces an Identity Crisis
With Terence Crawford officially moving up, Errol Spence Jr. all but vanished from the scene, and Jaron “Boots” Ennis recently vacating the division, the once-glorious welterweight landscape is looking surprisingly barren. For the first time in decades, the 147-pound division is lacking not just champions but true, crossover stars.
Right now, the only recognizable name left is Brian Norman Jr. a talented fighter, yes, but hardly a household name. Beyond him? A sea of up-and-comers still trying to make their mark. When you look at the list of potential matchups, most fans couldn’t tell you who’s who, let alone get excited about a pay-per-view.