Jaron “Boots” Ennis Moves Up to Super Welterweight: Will Face Uisma Lima in WBA Eliminator
Former welterweight champion Jaron “Boots” Ennis will make his debut in the super welterweight category on October 11. He will face Uisma Lima in an eliminator fight for the World Boxing Association (WBA) title at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. The event will be broadcast on DAZN.Ennis (34-0, 30 KOs) returns to his hometown to try his luck in a new division. In his last fight, Ennis defeated Eimantas Stanionis in the sixth round, becoming WBA and International Boxing Federation (IBF) welterweight champion. However, instead of defending his titles, Ennis chose to move up to 154 pounds after signing a multi-year extension with Matchroom Boxing. His debut will be against a relatively unknown opponent, Lima (14-1, 10 KOs). The Angolan boxer, who now resides in Portugal, comes with a streak of four consecutive victories, after losing by unanimous decision to Aaron McKenna in 2023.“They can say whatever they want, it makes no difference to me. These guys can’t tie my shoes. I’m the best in the world and they know it. I want all the big names and belts; the tour continues,” Ennis declared.
Jaron “Boots” Ennis
Currently, Terence Crawford is the WBA champion. However, upon moving up to face Canelo Álvarez in September, he is likely to vacate the title. Yoenis Tellez is the interim champion and would be elevated if the title becomes vacant. Eddie Hearn, of Matchroom Boxing, also suggested that Ennis could face the WBC interim title holder, Vergil Ortiz, in early 2026.“I am very excited to face the biggest challenge of my life against a world-class and legitimate boxer like Ennis. I believe in myself… we are going to war. Please, don’t underestimate me, Boots, because I’m coming to win,” commented Lima.
Uisma Lima
