Fans React To Jaron Ennis’ First Fight At 154 – ‘Pathetic Joke'

Fans have reacted to Jaron Ennis’ first fight at 154, as he faces Uisma Lima in WBA Junior Middleweight Title eliminator on October 11.

Ennis handed Eimantas Stanionis his first career loss in April, as he unified at 147. While there were suggestions that he would stay at 147 to chase undisputed, Boots reportedly could not perform at his peak at the weight class as he moved up. Lima will be fighting in the US for the first time. Lima is coming off a ninth-round TKO victory in May over Shervantaigh Koopman, defending his IBO title. While Ennis works his way in the division, there was criticism over the choice of opponent. 

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"They can say what they want, it don’t make me a difference. These dudes can’t tie my shoes. I’m the best in the world, and they know it! I want all the big names and belts – the tour continues," Ennis

"I am very excited to be taking on the biggest challenge of my life against a legit, world-level fighter in Ennis. I believe in myself, and I want to thank my team for everything they have done. On October 11 we will be coming to war. Please don’t take me lightly, ‘Boots,’ as I am coming to win," Lima

"I cannot wait to see Boots at 154 pounds. Jaron was outstanding in what turned out to be his last fight at 147 pounds, but after listening to his body, it’s time to start the journey to two-weight glory, and I cannot wait to see what sort of animal this man will be at his new weight. But October 11 is a real test. Uisma has consistently won fights on hostile territory, and the big-hitting African is coming to Philly to make a name for himself and take those big fights that are there for Boots next," Eddie Hearn 

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