Jaron “Boots” Ennis Debuts at Superwelterweight Against Uisma Lima in WBA Eliminator
Former welterweight champion Jaron “Boots” Ennis will make his debut in the super welterweight division against Uisma Lima. This fight will be an eliminator for the World Boxing Association (WBA) title and will take place on October 11 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. The fight will be broadcast on DAZN, Matchroom Boxing announced on Monday.Ennis (34-0, 30 KOs) returns to his hometown to try a new weight category. In his last fight, Ennis defeated Eimantas Stanionis in the sixth round, which allowed him to become WBA and IBF welterweight champion. However, instead of defending his titles, Ennis decided to move up to 154 pounds after signing a multi-year contract 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, currently has a four-fight winning streak after losing by unanimous decision to Aaron McKenna in 2023.“They can say whatever they want, it makes no difference to me,” Ennis declared in a statement from Matchroom Boxing. “These guys can’t tie their shoes. I’m the best in the world and they know it. I want all the big names and belts: the tour continues.”
Jaron “Boots” Ennis
Currently, Terence Crawford is the WBA champion. However, with Crawford moving up in weight to face Canelo Álvarez in September, he is likely to vacate the title. Yoenis Tellez is the interim champion and would be promoted if the title becomes vacant. Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Boxing has also suggested that Ennis could face WBC interim champion Vergil Ortiz in early 2026.“I am very excited to take on the biggest challenge of my life against a legitimate world-class fighter like Ennis”, Lima said in a statement. “I believe in myself… we are going to war. Please, don’t underestimate me, Boots, because I’m coming to win”.
Uisma Lima
