Upcoming Boxing Event in Philadelphia
This October 11, boxing fans in Philadelphia will witness a compelling fight card headlined by Jaron “Boots” Ennis‘ super-welterweight debut against Uisma Lima at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. Serving as the co-main event is a showdown between Khalil Coe and Jesse Hart, which promises excitement as Coe (10 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw with 8 KOs) steps up to face the seasoned Hart (31 wins, 3 losses, 25 KOs).
Coe vs. Hart: A Crucial Matchup
Khalil Coe recently bounced back from his sole defeat by reclaiming the USWBC title in Guadalajara after defeating Manuel Gallegos, marking an important step in his career. At 28, the New Jersey native now looks to prove he can compete against a veteran like Hart, who has been on a roll with three consecutive knockout victories since returning to the ring in 2023. For Hart, this fight serves as a vital opportunity to reset his path towards major matchups in the light-heavyweight division.
Additional Fights on the Card
The card also features undefeated Canadian boxer Alexis Barriere (12-0, 10 KOs) going head-to-head with Guido Vianello (13-3-1, 11 KOs) for the WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight title. Barriere comes off a stoppage of Ubaldo Resendiz, while Vianello aims to assert his presence in the heavyweight landscape, having recently gone the full distance with Richard Torres Jr..
In another highlight, Jose Roman (14-1, 6 KOs) will defend his WBA Continental North America Welterweight title against rising star Tahmir Smalls (15-0, 11 KOs), who is making his ten-round debut after three straight stoppages, including a stunning knockout earlier this year on the same card as Ennis’ previous outing.
Other Notable Bouts
Additional bouts will feature fighters like Zaquin Moses facing Antonio Dunton El Jr. in a six-round super-featherweight match, Giorgio Visioli battling James Wilkins in the same weight class, and upcoming lightweights including Harley Mederos and Dennis Thompson.
Ticket Information
Tickets for the exciting event, headlined by Ennis’s homecoming, are currently available for purchase on Ticketmaster.com and Events365.com.
About the Author
Phil Jay, a prominent figure in boxing journalism with over 15 years of experience, brings insights from his role as Editor-in-Chief at World Boxing News, where he has covered the sport extensively, interviewing champions and reporting ringside at major fights.
