The wait’s over — Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis is finally stepping back through the ropes, and this time, it’s on home turf. The undefeated Philadelphia native headlines a DAZN main event against Uisma Lima in what marks his first official fight at 154 pounds. For a fighter long seen as the next torchbearer for Philly boxing, this feels like a coronation.
According to DAZN, coverage begins at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT), with ring walks for Ennis vs. Lima expected around 10:47 p.m. ET (7:47 p.m. PT). As always, those timings can shift depending on how the undercard unfolds — but if all goes smoothly, that’s your window.
The bout takes place at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, formerly known as the Wells Fargo Center — the 21,000-seat home of the 76ers and Flyers. For ‘Boots,’ it’s more than a venue; it’s a return to where his boxing story began.
The entire event streams live on DAZN, available in over 200 countries for subscribers. Fans can choose between monthly and annual options, which include more than 185 fights per year across boxing, MMA, and kickboxing. New users can sign up directly at DAZN.com.
For Ennis, this bout marks his long-awaited move to 154 pounds after stopping Eimantas Stanionis in his last appearance. Despite past criticism following the Karen Chukhadzhian fight, ‘Boots’ silenced doubters with back-to-back finishes. Uisma Lima, meanwhile, enters the ring with a 14-1 record and ten knockouts, making this no tune-up fight.
A win in front of a hometown crowd could set Ennis up for a major 2026 showdown — perhaps against one of the division’s established stars.
Uisma Lima has racked up ten knockouts across his fourteen victories, though most have come against modest opposition. He’s the naturally bigger man, having competed as high as 164 pounds in 2023, but lacks elite speed. This will be Ennis’ first trip up to 154, and I’d expect him to carry his trademark power with him. While ‘Boots’ may start cautiously, I expect him to settle in and control the tempo.
The real question is whether Ennis can stop Lima. So far, Lima has never been knocked down in his professional career, suggesting a solid chin. That opportunity may just come, as Lima tends to stay mostly on his front foot — and with Ennis’ slick counter-punching style, Lima could walk into something he doesn’t see coming. Whether he gets the finish or not, expect ‘Boots’ to remind everyone why he’s one of boxing’s most complete talents.
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