Jaron 'Boots' Ennis Cements Welterweight Supremacy with Dominant Unification Victory Over Eimantas Stanionis

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — In a masterclass performance that solidified his place among boxing’s elite, Jaron “Boots” Ennis (34-0, 30 KOs) dismantled Eimantas Stanionis (15-1, 9 KOs) in six punishing rounds to unify the IBF, WBA, and Ring Magazine welterweight titles Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall. The highly anticipated clash between undefeated champions drew a raucous crowd, but Ennis left no doubt about his dominance, systematically breaking down the previously unyielding Stanionis before forcing a corner stoppage after the sixth round.

The Fight Breakdown From the opening bell, Ennis showcased the versatility that has drawn comparisons to legends like Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. Working behind a sharp jab and fluid footwork, he controlled distance, switching stances to pepper Stanionis with uppercuts and body shots. Stanionis, known for his relentless pressure, struggled to cut off the ring as Ennis dictated the tempo, landing 40% of his power punches by midway through the fight.

The Lithuanian challenger briefly found success in the third round with two overhand rights that snapped Ennis’ head back, but the momentum was short-lived. By the fourth, Ennis had opened a cut under Stanionis’ right eye and began targeting the midsection with surgical precision. The sixth round proved decisive: a blistering combination of left uppercuts and a crippling body shot sent Stanionis to one knee for an eight-count. With blood streaming from his nose and visibly battered, Stanionis’ corner halted the bout before the seventh.

Historical Implications The victory marks Ennis’ third IBF title defense and secures his status as the division’s lineal champion following Terence Crawford’s move to junior middleweight in 2023. At 27, the Philadelphia native now eyes a legacy-defining path, echoing Mayweather’s 2005 triumph at the same venue against Arturo Gatti. “When I face top-tier opponents, that’s the kind of performance you’ll witness,” Ennis declared post-fight. “No one can compete with me”.

For Stanionis, the loss dashes hopes of becoming Lithuania’s first Ring Magazine champion. Despite his vaunted durability—evident in past wars like his 2022 win over Radzhab Butaev—the 30-year-old appeared outgunned against Ennis’ speed and ring IQ.

The Road Ahead With the welterweight throne now firmly his, Ennis called for “bigger names” post-fight, potentially setting up superfights against Crawford or emerging contenders like Brian Norman Jr.. Promoter Eddie Hearn hailed the performance as “career-defining,” while analysts compared Ennis’ fluid attack to a “young Roy Jones Jr.”.

As the boxing world debates whether Ennis can surpass Mayweather’s 147-pound reign, one truth is undeniable: the era of “Boots” has arrived, and the division’s old guard is on notice.

Final Weights

• Jaron Ennis: 146.4 lbs
• Eimantas Stanionis: 146.8 lbs Both fighters made weight without issue Friday, setting the stage for the first welterweight unification since Crawford-Spence in 2023.

The bout drew a sold-out crowd of 8,500, underscoring Ennis’ growing star power in his de facto hometown region. For Stanionis, the rebuild begins—but for Ennis, the quest for immortality has just begun.