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Ennis Dominates Lima, Eyes Showdown with Ortiz in 2026

10/12/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Jaron 'Boots' Ennis stopped Uisma Lima in 1:58 of the first round at 154 pounds in Philadelphia, knocking Lima down three times.
Ennis called out top contenders, notably Vergil Ortiz Jr., who is set to fight Erickson Lubin on November 8.
Promoter Eddie Hearn expressed confidence in Ennis's potential, saying a fight with Ortiz could occur in early 2026.

History

Historical Context

The legendary boxing match between Sugar Ray Leonard and Thomas Hearns on September 16, 1981, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, unified the World Welterweight Championship and drew a crowd of 23,618. Leonard's TKO victory in the 14th round underscored the fierce competition in boxing, a spirit echoed today by Jaron 'Boots' Ennis's knockout of Uisma Lima as he aims for elite matchups.

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Story summary

Jaron 'Boots' Ennis stopped Uisma Lima in 1:58 of the first round at 154 pounds in Philadelphia, knocking Lima down three times.
Ennis called out top contenders, notably Vergil Ortiz Jr., who is set to fight Erickson Lubin on November 8.
Promoter Eddie Hearn expressed confidence in Ennis's potential, saying a fight with Ortiz could occur in early 2026.

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