Jaron Ennis Again In Motion, However Who’s Stanionis?

2016 Olympian Eimantas Stanionis is seen as a dwell underdog heading into his welterweight unification conflict in opposition to IBF champion Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis this Saturday evening live on DAZN. The Lithuanian Stanionis (15-0, 9 KOs) may have his WBA 147-lb title at stake of their combat on the Boardwalk Corridor in Atlantic Metropolis, New Jersey.

Eimantas is seen as an issue for Boots attributable to his toughness, energy, and strain combating fashion. He has the type of energy that may damage Ennis, particularly if he’s weakened from gaining weight.

Layoff and Restricted Exercise

The eight-year professional Stanionis, 30, comes into this combat from an 11-month layoff following his 12-round unanimous determination win over Gabriel Maestre on Could 4th. He’s solely fought 3 times within the final 4 years attributable to three fights canceled in opposition to Vergil Ortiz Jr, one being an Appendicitis downside.

Stanionis’ Finest Profession Wins:

– Gabriel Maestre
– Radzhab Butaev – SD 12
– Luis Collazo
– Thomas Dulorme

Stanionis’s opposition throughout his profession has been restricted, however the cancellations of three fights in opposition to Ortiz Jr. performed an enormous half. He would have fought extra if not having put a lot time in making an attempt to get these fights in opposition to Vergil Jr, who might now not safely make the 147-lb division.

Ennis has the sting in high quality opposition throughout his profession, however not by a big margin. Neither fighter has combined it with A-level competitors, however Stanionis has carried out higher in opposition to the highest guys he has fought.

“If Boots performs like he did in opposition to [Karen] Chukhadzhian, it’s a really harmful combat,” mentioned promoter Eddie Hearn to Fight Hub TV, speaking about Stanionis’s match in opposition to Jaron Ennis on Saturday. “I like what Stanionis brings. All fuel and no brakes. This man is relentless.

“All people that is aware of boxing is aware of this isn’t simply 50-50; it’s in all probability one of the best combat of the 12 months up to now, and I feel you’ll get an amazing matchup.”