Overview
- Jaron Ennis flattened Uisma Lima in the first round in Philadelphia to claim the WBO interim super‑welterweight title in his 154‑pound debut.
- Promoter Eddie Hearn is publicly pitching Ennis as Terence Crawford’s most realistic challenger, though no agreement or timeline for a fight exists.
- Terence Crawford, fresh off becoming undisputed at super‑middleweight by defeating Canelo Álvarez, has not committed to his next fight and would require a massive purse.
- Logistical hurdles include weight considerations for the 38‑year‑old Crawford and questions about Ennis’s box‑office pull, with reports of softer attendance for the Lima bout.
- Hearn points to a potential Ennis fight with Vergil Ortiz Jr. if Ortiz beats Erickson Lubin next month, with Sebastian Fundora mentioned as another option as analysts say Ennis still needs a marquee win.