Jaron Ennis Unifies IBF and WBA Welterweight Titles with Dominant TKO Win
Ennis stopped Eimantas Stanionis in the sixth round, marking Stanionis' first professional loss and revitalizing the welterweight division.
- Jaron 'Boots' Ennis defeated Eimantas Stanionis via a sixth-round TKO at Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall to unify the IBF and WBA welterweight titles.
- Ennis utilized precise jabs and body shots to systematically break down Stanionis, forcing his opponent to take a knee before the fight was stopped by Stanionis' corner.
- This victory improves Ennis' record to 34-0 with 30 knockouts, while Stanionis suffered his first professional defeat, dropping to 15-1.
- The fight marked a significant event for Atlantic City, reviving its status as a prominent boxing venue after years of decline.
- Promoter Eddie Hearn hinted at a potential future matchup between Ennis and Terence Crawford, signaling exciting prospects for the welterweight division.