Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis weighed in at 153.4 lbs, and his opponent, Uisma Lima (14-1, 10 KOs) got here in at 153 kilos at right this moment’s weigh-in for his or her combat this Saturday, October 11 on the Xfinity Cell Area in Philadelphia, reside on DAZN.
Ennis (34-0, 30 KOs) needs to make a press release in his first combat within the 154-lb division, and he’s going through an opponent his promoter, Eddie Hearn, expects to be aggressive. Hearn wished somebody who wouldn’t run across the ring, stinking the place up, to attempt to survive.
From Karen to Lima: A Model Reset
‘Boots’ had already fought an opponent that match that description final yr in opposition to Karen Chukhadzhian, and he didn’t look good in opposition to him.
Ennis-Lima might be proven reside on DAZN. The occasion begins at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT.
Undercard
Jaron Ennis 153.4 vs. Uisma Lima 153
Guido Vianello 247.4 vs. Alexis Barriere 237
Jose Roman 146.4 vs. Tahmir Smalls 146.8
Sean Diaz 122 vs. Dennis Thompson 121.4
Antonio Dunton-El Jr 133.4 vs. Zaquin Moses 132.2
James Wilkins 134.6 vs. Giorgio Visioli 135
Hylon Williams Jr 138.4 vs. Harley Mederos 141.6
Naheem Parker 141.6 vs. Justin Palmieri 136.4
Energy Take a look at at 154 Kilos
“I’m able to placed on a present. He’s a very good fighter, however there are ranges. I’m glad he was in a position to settle for this combat,” stated Jaron Ennis to iFL TV when requested about his ideas on Uisma Lima. “I do no matter I wish to him.”
Ennis must give attention to his protection for this combat as a result of he’s transferring into a brand new weight class. There are plenty of heavy punchers at 154, and he gained’t be capable to rely on being the larger, stronger fighter like he was at 147.
“I’m going to placed on a gorgeous present, and it’s going to be an enormous assertion. After I step on Lima on Saturday evening, we’re going to get each one in every of these champions, these prime guys that y’all say are the most effective. First, we’re going to deal with our enterprise and get this man up and out of right here on Saturday evening,” stated Ennis.
Tim Compton has been writing on the candy science since 2015, identified for his sharp takes, technical breakdowns, and behind-the-ropes perspective.
