Boxing

Ennis vs. Lima: Strategic Division

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1 year ago

October 11, 2025

Image: Jaron Ennis vs Uisma Lima: Strategic Analysis

Jaron “Boots” Ennis (34-0, 30 KO) will make his super welterweight debut tonight against Uisma “Monstro” Lima (14-1, 10 KO) at the newly named Xfinity Mobile Arena. Boots weighed almost a pound less at 153.4 pounds, while Lima weighed an equal 153.

The extra weight will be very beneficial for Ennis. He will be stronger and will want to make a statement, trying to prove that he is the one to beat in this division. Eddie Hearn has talked about a potential match with Vergil Ortiz in 2026 if both are successful in their upcoming matches.

Ortiz has a match against Erickson Lubin himself next month on November 8 in Dallas, Texas. Hearn stated at yesterday’s weigh-in that Boots can essentially beat all the top fighters at 154 pounds – Sebastian Fundora, Bakhram Murtazaliev, Xander Zayas and Vergil Ortiz. But to challenge them, he must first defeat Lima and do it convincingly.

Lima fought challenging against Aaron McKenna, taking the fight on brief notice, but suffered her first loss of the match. Uisma is a high-pressure, high-volume fighter, but tends to tardy down in the mid to overdue rounds. He will definitely be tested in the match against Ennis and if his fitness is not up to par, he will not survive the match.

Boots is a brilliant puncher, and attacking Uisma will be beneficial and allow him to deal as much damage as possible to a fighter with low stamina. McKenna also showed Lima’s agility. Does not deal well with mobile boxers. A weakness that Jaron should be able to strategically expose.

Ennis said he wasn’t here to play games and wanted to get Lima over quickly. He must be careful not to underestimate the Monster as it has decent power. While he may not have the experience that Boots has, he has had his 16 professional fights. He can surprise him with a potentially timed counter. Ennis had various sparring partners preparing for this match, including Canelo Alvarez and Jack Catterall. He is very well prepared and conditioned for the match. The extra weight will give him more power, but at 154 he will also have to face stronger opponents.

In the second match, Karen Chukhadzhian was able to land many spotless punches on Ennis. If he gives Lima the same chance, he will be exposing himself to unnecessary damage against a decent hitter. This is the biggest threat to Boots in the match: underestimating his skills

opponent and allowing him to land simple blows. Although he defeated both Chukhadzhian and Eimantas Stanionis, both were able to land more than 30 percent of their total punches. Defensively, Jaron is tardy and cannot afford to be sloppy in the future, especially if he intends to challenge top-level opponents in the future. If Boots plays as expected, he should make quick work of Lima and end the fight with a knockout.

Last update: 10/11/2025

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Tony Bellews Bold KO Prediction for Dubois vs Wardley 2: Yep, I Said It

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4 hours ago

October 17, 2026

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Tony Bellew's Bold KO Prediction for Dubois vs Wardley 2: "Yep, I Said It"

Tony Bellew is going against the grain for tonight’s Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley rematch.

The pair meet again just five months on from their thrilling first encounter, with Dubois now WBO champion having won the belt from Wardley via eleventh round stoppage.

After surviving two early knockdowns, the Londoner – who is now in his second stint as heavyweight titlist – took over the contest with a solid jab setting up thudding attacks that exhausted Wardley.

Though the Ipswich man stayed on his feet throughout, referee Howard Foster waved it off as the punishment because too much.

It is how the fight ended, and those last few rounds in which Dubois was largely dominating, that make him a strong favourite to retain his belt.

Giving his prediction to the BBCformer cruiserweight world champion Bellew backed Wardley to have success early again, but capitalise fully this time and end it.

“I’m going to be the difference. I am going to back Fabio Wardley by knockout within six rounds. Yep, I said [it]. I’m going for Fab within six.”

Dubois was on the canvas within ten seconds last time out, and took a knee in the third when hurt again.

Bellew has questioned Dubois’ resolve in the past, pointing to his stoppage loss to Joe Joyce as proof that there is a point he can be pushed to that he is not willing to go beyond. Many, however, will look to the first Wardley performance and disagree.

Both men recorded the highest weights of their careers on the scalessuggesting that neither will be changing the gameplan to a more measured affair, rather looking to engage in round 13 from the off tonight at London’s O2.

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Peter Fury Shares Final Thoughts on Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2: I Still Think That

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5 hours ago

October 17, 2026

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Peter Fury Shares Final Thoughts on Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2: "I Still Think That"

Top trainer Peter Fury has offered his expert analysis on the rematch between Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley, believing it is still a 50/50 fight.

Others, meanwhile, will argue that Dubois should be made a considerable favourite, based on how he was able to dismantle Wardley in their first encounter.

In order to do so, the ‘Dynamite’ puncher was compelled to climb off the canvas in rounds one and three, having been put down by blows to the top of his head.

Proceedings then became a little one-sided as Dubois, utilising his fundamentals, managed to score an 11th-round finish with his thudding jab and superior footwork.

Wardley, however, wasted little time before activating the rematch clause in their contract and, in turn, securing the chance to reclaim his WBO title at London’s O2 Arena tomorrow evening.

Many will argue that such a swift turnaround could lead to his downfall while, due to his power and toughness, others would suggest that the 31-year-old is always dangerous, no matter the opponent standing across from him.

As such, coach Fury has told Boxing King Media that, while Dubois is rightfully brimming with confidence, it would be foolish to entirely dismiss Wardley’s attributes.

“I think it’s a great heavyweight fight – Dubois has got heavy hands and a good jab as well, so it’ll be interesting.

“You’ve got to say Wardley’s got it all to do, because the confidence of Dubois will be high. And if Dubois’ super confident, he’s a problem.

“But let’s see – Wardley was able to hurt Dubois early on. I still think that fight is a 50/50 fight.”

If he emerges victorious against Wardley, then Dubois will likely be targeting a unification match with Agit Kabayel or Filip Hrgovic in 2027.

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Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2: Round-by-Round Live Updates and Results

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6 hours ago

October 17, 2026

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Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2: Round-by-Round Live Updates and Results

Daniel Dubois will face Fabio Wardley in a rematch of a heavyweight slugfest from earlier this year, with Dubois defending the WBO heavyweight title he took from Wardley on that night.

Live coverage will kick off at 2 pm ET, and we’ll have results and updates during the four-fight, main card undercard, then live, round-by-round scoring and updates for the main event itself.

How to watch Dubois vs Wardley 2

Start time: 2:00 pm ET for main card, prelims begin at 11:00 am ET

Streaming: DAZN (Ultimate subscription or Pay-Per-View)

PPV Cost: As a standalone, one-off purchase Pay-Per-View, the price is $59.99 (or £24.99). With DAZN’s Ultimate tier, the show is included as part of your subscription.

Location: O2 Arena – London, England