Overview

• Ennis dropped Uisma Lima three times and won in 1:58 of the first round at Philadelphia’s Xfinity Mobile Arena in his super welterweight debut.
• The undefeated Philadelphian improved to 35-0 (31 KOs) and declared he is ‘belt chasing,’ calling out Ortiz and the rest of the 154-pound field.
• Promoter Eddie Hearn says a deal framework with Golden Boy is in place for Ennis vs. Ortiz in early 2026, contingent on Ortiz’s Nov. 8 defense against Erickson Lubin.
• Outlets differed on the bout’s stakes, with reports variously describing interim-title status or an IBF eliminator, underscoring sanctioning ambiguity at 154.
• Analysts praised the explosive finish but noted the mismatch did little to quell criticism of Ennis’ recent opposition, putting focus on securing elite names next.