2016 Olympic Eimantas Stanionis is seen as a vibrant underdog that is in his welterweight on Saturday night against IBF champion Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis on the way Live on dazn. The Lithuanian Stanionis (15-0, 9 CO’s) has its 147-pound WBA title at stake in their fight in the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Eimantas are seen as a problem for boots because of its toughness, strength and pressure fighting style. He has the kind of power that Ennis can harm, especially if he has weakened to gain weight.
Discharge and limited activity
The eight-year Pro Stanionis (30) comes over in this battle of an 11-monthly dismissal to his 12-round victory Gabriel Maestre on May 4th. He has only fought three times over the past four years due to three fights canceled for Vergil Ortiz JR, one of an appendicitis problem.
Stanionis’s best career wins:
– Gabriel Maestre
– Radzhab Butaev – SD 12
– Luis Collazo
– Thomas Dorme
Stanionis’s opposition during his career was limited, but the cancellations of three fights against Ortiz Jr. Played a big role. He would have fought more if he had not done so much time to try to feed the battles against Vergil JR, which could no longer make the 147-pound division safe.
Ennis has the lead in quality opposition during his career, but not with a large margin. None of the fighters mixed it with A-level competition, but Stanionis fared better against the top guys he fought.
“If boots act like against (Karen) Chukhadzhian, it’s a very dangerous battle,” promoter Eddie Hearn said Fight Hub TVTalk about Stanionis’s match against Jaron Ennis on Saturday. “I like what Stanionis brings. All gas and no brakes. This man is relentless.
“Everyone who knows boxing knows it’s not just 50-50; This is probably the best struggle of the year so far, and I think you will get a tremendous match. ‘
Last updated on 04/11/2025
