Jaron Ennis and Eimantas Stanionis Set for Welterweight Title Unification Clash
The undefeated champions will face off on April 12 in Atlantic City to unify the IBF and WBA titles and contend for the Ring Magazine crown.
- Jaron 'Boots' Ennis (33-0, 29 KOs) will defend his IBF welterweight title against Eimantas Stanionis (15-0, 9 KOs), who holds the WBA belt, at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ.
- The bout, scheduled for April 12, 2025, will also determine the potential holder of the prestigious Ring Magazine title, elevating the stakes for both fighters.
- Ennis, a Philadelphia native trained by his father Derek 'Bozy' Ennis, has built a reputation for his disciplined approach and impressive knockout ratio.
- Stanionis, known for his resilience and pressure-fighting style, overcame multiple scheduling setbacks to defend his WBA title successfully in May 2024.
- Both fighters expressed confidence during pre-fight press conferences, with Ennis aiming to solidify his status as the division's best and Stanionis seeking to upset expectations.