Undefeated welterweight contender Delante Johnson Virgil Ortiz Jr. and Jalen Ennisthe belief that one “has more tools in the bag.”

The two undefeated super welterweights have been on a collision course since their days at 147 pounds, but even now, their All-American clash seems just a few steps away from happening.

Still, there’s hope that the pair will finally cross paths in a truly captivating event sometime later this year.

Ortiz established himself as the more reliable contender at 154 pounds, notably with points wins over Israel Madrimov and Serhiy Bohachuk.

Then came the two-round demolition job on Erickson LubinThe fight, held in November, cemented the 27-year-old’s status as one of the strongest fighters in his division.

Ennis, meanwhile, outclassed his domestic rivals in the welterweight division to become a unified world champion after knocking out Emmantas Stanionis in the sixth round in April 2025.

After this, “Butz” decided to move up in weight and fight Uisma Lima, who A round of merciless elimination Last October.

Since then, Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn has teased a fight between Ortiz and Ennis, promoting the latter as a real possibility this year.

Fans are holding out hope, but recent comments from Ortiz’s promoter Oscar De La Hoya and his agent Rick Mirigian don’t bode well for the fight’s chances.

If that is indeed the case, Delate Johnson vs. YSM Sports Mediais the best person to evaluate this pair. After multiple rounds of brawling with Ennis and Ortiz, he was asked to compare and contrast.

“I thought Virgil had good timing and he was strong. When he showed aggression and pushed someone down, he had good head movement.

“But I feel like ‘Butz’ has more tools in the bag. He can switch from (orthodox to southpaw), he’s got speed, power, (and) he’s got great timing.

“He has really good footwork and is crafty and smart.”

Whether Ortiz’s recent performance changes Johnson’s mind remains to be seen, but the American seems more convinced of Ennis’ flashy skills.