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Jaron Ennis Claims Title, Critics Demand Tougher Fights

10/21/2025

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Jaron Ennis, the Philadelphia boxer, defeated Uisma Lima in the first round to win the WBA interim super-welterweight title.
Critics, including IBF champion Bakhram Murtazaliev, question Ennis' choice of opponent and say he should have faced stronger challengers.
Eddie Hearn, Ennis' promoter, is pushing for high-profile matchups, including a potential bout with Vergil Ortiz.
German boxer Leon Bärau, a promotional free agent, reflects on recent success and seeks significant opportunities.

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Story summary

Jaron Ennis, the Philadelphia boxer, defeated Uisma Lima in the first round to win the WBA interim super-welterweight title.
Critics, including IBF champion Bakhram Murtazaliev, question Ennis' choice of opponent and say he should have faced stronger challengers.
Eddie Hearn, Ennis' promoter, is pushing for high-profile matchups, including a potential bout with Vergil Ortiz.
German boxer Leon Bärau, a promotional free agent, reflects on recent success and seeks significant opportunities.