PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jaron Ennis barely needed 2 minutes to leave a path of destruction in the ring as the Philadelphia fighter successfully moved up to 154 pounds for the first time in his undefeated career.

Ennis needed much less time to spout off who he wanted next: Bring on Vergil Ortiz Jr.

Ennis’ debut at 154 pounds was a smashing success as the rising star proved he could dominate in his new weight class and made quick work of Uisma Lima with a first-round victory via stoppage on Saturday night.

“I’m belt chasing,” Ennis said. “This is my division, 154 is mine.”

Known as Boots, Ennis dropped Lima three times in the first round in a complete mismatch in just 1:58 of the first round — and an absolute statement that Ennis (35-0, 31 KOs) is primed for bigger fights. Ennis’ win should

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