Jaron “Boots” Ennis delivered a stunning performance in his highly anticipated debut at 154 pounds, securing a TKO victory over Uisma Lima at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. The fight took place on October 11, 2025, and showcased Ennis’s exceptional skills, leading to an impressive first-round stoppage.
Ennis Dominates Lima
The match began with an exchange of left hooks between Ennis and Lima. Ennis quickly took control, landing a powerful left hook that sent Lima to the canvas for the first time. Although Lima (14-2, 10 KOs) managed to rise, he was visibly shaken.
Ennis, who improved his record to 35-0 with 31 knockouts, continued his relentless assault. He unleashed a series of punches to Lima’s head and body, resulting in another knockdown. The referee intervened at 1:58 of the round, stopping the fight after Ennis overwhelmed Lima once more.
Setting His Sights on Vergil Ortiz
Following the victory, Ennis proclaimed, “I sent a big message.” He expressed his eagerness for a matchup against undefeated interim WBC champion Vergil Ortiz, who is scheduled to fight Erickson Rubin on November 8, 2025. There were previous discussions for a fight between Ennis and Ortiz earlier this year, but it did not come to fruition.
- Jaron Ennis: 35 wins, 31 knockouts
- Uisma Lima: 14 wins, 2 losses, 10 knockouts
- Next target: Vergil Ortiz, undefeated interim WBC champion
Ennis mentioned, “It’s going to happen next,” indicating his commitment to facing the top contenders in the junior middleweight division. He is also open to fights against other notable opponents, including Jermell Charlo, Sebastian Fundora, or Xander Zayas.
The victory not only earned Ennis the interim WBA junior middleweight title but also positioned him as a leading contender in the 154-pound division. Fans and analysts alike are now looking forward to the potential clash between Ennis and Ortiz, marking a significant event in the boxing calendar for 2026.
