Khalil Coe and Jesse Hart will clash as the co-main event at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on Saturday October 11, live worldwide on DAZN on a card topped by Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis’ debut at 154lbs where he meets Uisma Lima in a final eliminator for the WBA World Super-Welterweight title.

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Coe (10-1-1 8 KOs) recorded the best win of his career in his last outing, righting a wrong in a rematch with Manuel Gallegos in May, stopping the Mexican in Guadalajara after Gallegos stunned Coe in the venue, he meets Hart in back in November. ‘Big Steppa’ reclaimed the USWBC title with that win, and now the 28 year old steps up once again to face the toughest test of his career to date.

Hart (31-3 25 KOs) welcomes Coe to his hometown where the 36 year old will be looking to add the rising New Jersey star to his impressive CV. ‘Hard Work’ has won three on the spin inside the distance since returning to the ring in August 2023, and the former two-time World Super-Middleweight title challenger can get back into the conversation for the big bouts at 175lbs by defeating Coe on his home patch.

Alexis Barriere will fight for his first pro title in Philadelphia, as he takes on Guido Vianello for the WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight title. Barriere (12-0 10 KOs) made it three wins in a row inside the distance in his last outing, forcing Ubaldo Resendiz to retire after six rounds in his Quebec backyard. The Canadian is eager to rise up the rankings in the ever-changing Heavyweight division, but Vianello (13-3-1 11 KOs) will have other ideas. The Las Vegas-based Italian will be eyeing a return to big-time bouts himself with the clash, having taking American talent Richard Torres Jr. the distance last time out, the 31 year old will want to prove he’s still got the goods to mix it at the top level.

Jose Roman will defend his WBA Continental North America Welterweight title against Tahmir Smalls. Roman (14-1 6 KOs) ripped the title from Jalil Hackett in Puerto Rico in December, and defends for the first time in Philadelphia, after a rematch with Hackett had to be pulled at the 11th hour after Hackett suffered an ankle injury in fight week in Orlando in March.

Smalls (15-0 11 KOs) fights for his first title in his first bout over ten rounds and does so on the undercard of his gym mate and now promotional stablemate, Ennis. The 26 year old featured on Boots’ last bill in Atlantic City in April, producing a first round stoppage win before making it three wins inside the distance on the trot in June on his Philly home soil.

Zaquin Moses (4-0 3 KOs) will kick-off the main card on DAZN over six rounds at Super-Featherweight against Antonio Dunton El Jr. (6-4-2 2 KOs), Giorgio Visioli (8-0 6 KO’s) will make his US debut on the card, taking on James Wilkins (13-3 6 KOs) over eight rounds at Super-Featherweight at the top of the prelim bouts, which also feature Lightweight Harley Mederos(8-0 7 KOs), Super-Bantamweight Dennis Thompson (7-0 5 KOs) and Lightweight Justin Palmieri (5-0 3 KOs) all in six round action.

KHALIL COE

“Philly we back. Fighting again on a Boots undercard, so close to home is truly a blessing. This is a make-or-break fight for both of us. I think I’m the best up and coming prospect in the world, and a win over Jesse cements that. That takes me to the next level and has me knocking on the door to big fights in the 175lb division.

“You don’t see guys at my level taking fights like this, but that’s just testament to the belief I have in myself. Come October 11, I’m planning on making a statement. I tip my hat off to Jesse for taking this fight, I respect him but come fight night this is going to be my moment. Big Steppa is coming. I gotta step on you bro.”

JESSE HART

“On October 11, we’re in my city, Philadelphia as the co-main, the city is going to come out and bring the energy, you don’t want to miss me versus Khalil Coe.”

ALEXIS BARRIERE

“It was very frustrating to suffer a bicep injury so close to my last scheduled fight. I was really looking forward to fighting in New York in June, but it wasn’t to be. These things happen in sport, so I just focused on my recovery and getting the rehabilitation right after the surgery. I’ve been back in training camp now for the past few weeks and it’s great to be back in the gym doing what I love. These are exciting times for the Heavyweight division, there is a new generation coming through and I’m excited to be part of it. Guido is a good fighter, and I am looking forward to the challenge on October 11 and showing what I am capable of.”

GUIDO VIANELLO

“After my last fight, I evaluated everything, talked with my team, and have doubled down on training. I have been working hard in the gym for several months and am ready to show everyone my improvements as I move forward through the Heavyweight division.”

JOSE ROMAN

“First and foremost, I want to thank God, my team at Real Fighters and Matchroom for this opportunity to once again showcase my skills at a World level. I look forward to stepping into the ring with a formidable opponent in Tahmir Smalls, you can expect the best version of me come fight night.”

TAHMIR SMALLS

“Me signing with Matchroom was a good move for my career. I think they have the best platform in the boxing game I watch how they treat and work with my stablemate, and I think I will be a good fit.

“I want to thank Eddie Hearn, Matchroom and DAZN for giving me the opportunity to be part of the Matchroom family. On October 11 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena, I will be showing my talent and putting the Welterweight division on notice, as I will be bringing home the WBA Continental title”

EDDIE HEARN

“This is going to be a great night in Philadelphia. Boots leads the way as he takes on a real threat on his 154lb debut in Lima, and there’s plenty of brilliant action on the undercard.

“Khalil bounced back in real style in his last outing, righting a wrong and doing so in hostile territory to get back on track for the big fights. But Jesse has been there and got the t-shirt, and as a proud Philly man, he will put everything into this chance to derail the New Jersey man’s rise.

“The Heavyweight battle between Alexis and Guido could be a cracker, as both men will be out to gain a win that moves them into position to get the big fights in the glamor division, something that Jose and Tahmir will also be looking to do in their fascinating fight at Welterweight, and there’s a clutch of great young talents in action in the city of brotherly love.”