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Jaron Ennis vs Eimantas Stanionis: Who has the edge heading into their fight?
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The unified welterweight world championship is at stake Saturday night when IBF titleholder Jaron Ennis clashes with WBA ruler Eimantas Stanionis in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and live on DAZN.
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Ennis (33-0 with 1 no contest, 29 knockouts), one of boxing's most captivating fighters, produced his third IBF championship defense by defeating Karen Chukhadzhian via unanimous decision in November.
Meanwhile, Stanionis (15-0 with 1 no contest, 9 KOs) delivered a unanimous decision of his own against Gabriel Maestre in May to record his first defense of the WBA strap.
Will Ennis become the unified welterweight world champion, taking his career to another level? Or will Stanionis pull off the upset and exit New Jersey with two titles to his name?
With the stakes ultra high, DAZN News analyzes who has the edge heading into this fight.
Boxing skills
In a short period of time, the name Jaron “Boots” Ennis has become synonymous with boxing brilliance, even drawing comparisons to Roy Jones Jr.
The IBF welterweight world champion is able to switch stances, make excellent reads in real-time and is special to the point where he can almost pick and choose his landing spots with laser-like accuracy.
Stanionis has solid boxing skills, but there are levels when it comes to the sweet science and this edge goes to “Boots.”
Edge: Ennis
Ring IQ
As aforementioned, Ennis’ ability to download intel in real time and switch stances in adjustment to what he sees is top tier.
These adjustments and overall switch-hitting prowess have allowed Ennis to snatch the championship and three successful title defenses already.
He owns this category, too.
Edge: Ennis
Power
Stanionis is a rugged, durable fighter with scrappy power to his punch.
But Ennis’ combination of boxing skills and speed make the power that he is able to generate all the more frightening with 29 of his 33 wins coming by the way of knockout.
Edge: Ennis
Mental Warfare
Ennis has more than double the pro fight experience than Stanionis and at 27 is in his prime, aiming to elevate his career that much further with his first unified championship reign.
That confidence is going to be hard to rattle regardless of how much of an edge the game underdog Stanionis carries to the ring with him Saturday night.
Edge: Ennis
Who has the edge in Ennis vs. Stanionis?
In the prime of his career with the lion’s share of the 147-pound division at stake, Ennis looks ready to take a big leap forward in his career.
He has the edge, 4-0, entering this unification bout and it is a tough task not envisioning him leaving Atlantic City, New Jersey as halfway there to the undisputed welterweight crown.
