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Jaron Ennis and Eimantas Stanionis Set for Historic Welterweight Title Unification Tonight

The undefeated champions will clash at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, with the IBF and WBA titles, as well as their legacies, on the line.

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Eimantas Stanionis looks on in his WBA welterweight championship title fight against Gabriel Maestre at T-Mobile Arena on May 04, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Overview

  • The fight card begins at 8 p.m. ET, with the main event ring walks expected around 10:30 p.m. ET, streamed live on DAZN.
  • Jaron 'Boots' Ennis (33-0, 29 KOs) defends his IBF title, while Eimantas Stanionis (15-0, 9 KOs) puts his WBA belt on the line.
  • Ennis, known for his knockout power, seeks to add the Ring Magazine title to his collection, while Stanionis aims to solidify his status as a top welterweight.
  • The undercard features notable matchups, including Raymond Ford vs. Thomas Mattice and Shakhram Giyasov vs. Franco Ocampo.
  • Financial estimates suggest Ennis could earn $2.5 million, with Stanionis potentially taking home $1.8 million, excluding additional revenue from viewership.