By: Sean Crose
IBF welterweight champ Jaron “Boots” Ennis will tackle WBA welterweight champ Eimantas Stanionis Saturday evening in Atlantic Metropolis. Anticipate the gang at Boardwalk Corridor to be pulling for Ennis, a local of close by Philadelphia. This gained’t be any tuneup for Ennis, nonetheless, as Lithuania’s Stanionis isn’t solely a world titlist himself, but in addition an thrilling fighter who has but to be defeated. Robust and strong the place Ennis is fluid and correct together with his punches, the the 2 make for an attention-grabbing ring pairing. Whereas few would name this a mega struggle, that is doubtless a struggle of be aware.
“Them belts coming residence,” Ennis mentioned to DAZN after Friday’s weigh in. “It’s that point. I’m going to indicate the world I’m one of the best on this planet. Ensure y’all tune in. Don’t rise up and get no popcorn, don’t transfer, don’t blink, none of that.” Stanionis additionally exuded pure confidence. “I’m all in,” He mentioned when requested to present a prediction on Saturday’s throwdown. The reality is that the welterweight division deserves this sort of power. What’s extra, it wants it. Lengthy often known as one of many prime divisions on this planet, the welterweight division has lately risked slipping into obscurity just like the middleweight division lately has.
That can all change, nonetheless, ought to Ennis and Stanionis placed on a formidable struggle this weekend. Leonard, Duran, Hearns, Mayweather, and Pacquiao – are just some of the legendary names which have dominated over the division. Doubtless, individuals naturally search for stars at 147. Even titlists who weren’t family names years in the past, excessive finish figures like Marlon Starling and Lloyd Honeyghan, gave the welterweight division a advantageous glean. With latest stars Terence Crawford and Errol Spence now faraway from the welterweight division, there’s room for a brand new star to step in – even perhaps two.
The reality is that there’s a little bit of a buzz about this struggle. Ennis has lengthy been seen as a rising star whereas Stanionis has confirmed time and again that he’s a power within the ring. Whereas there’s little doubt that Ennis would be the favourite strolling in, don’t count on too many individuals to be stunned if Stanionis pulls off the upset. With information of 33-0 and 15-0 respectively, Ennis and Stanionis are placing each their main belts and undefeated information on the road. In different phrases, this can be a excessive stakes battle between two top quality fighters. In different phrases, an ideal Saturday evening struggle.
