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FILE - Jaron Ennis, right, throws a punch at Karen Chukhadzhian, left, during the ninth round IBF World Welterweight title bout, Nov. 9, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)

Jaron Ennis dominates Uisma Lima with first-round TKO 154-pound debut

Jaron Ennis has made a smashing debut at 154 pounds, defeating Uisma Lima with a first-round stoppage on Saturday night. Known as “Boots,” Ennis dropped Lima three times in just 1:58, making a strong statement for bigger fights. This victory should set up a fight with Vergil Ortiz Jr. early next year. Ennis, who is 28 years old, claimed a share of the interim 154-pound title. He previously had an undefeated run at 147 pounds. Ennis, from northwest Philadelphia, is a rising star in boxing and used a right uppercut to stun Lima before knocking him out.

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