On April 12, we will get the first unified welterweight champion ever since Terence Crawford vacated the throne to conquer 154 lbs, leaving behind a chaotic division. As he moved up, we got four new ‘paper champions’ and in a few hours, Jaron Ennis and Eimantas Stanionis will tear each other apart to prove that they deserve to rise above the rest.
The duo has shown unremarkable confidence in the lead-up to this bout, promising to deliver a performance worth remembering. However, as we know, only one can walk out as a unified champion. Whether it will be WBA champion Stanionis who sees this opportunity to cement himself as a household name. Or will it be Ennis, driven by his lifelong quest to become undisputed, claim his destiny?
Predicting Jaron Ennis vs. Eimantas Stanionis: Who has better stats and record?
It is quite a fascinating contrast. While both fighters are undefeated with a healthy knockout-to-win rate, their paths diverge sharply in experience. The Lithuanian champion, at 30, has 15 bouts under his belt in his 8-year-old professional career. While boasting an undefeated record, his 2021 bout against Luis Collazo ended in a no-contest when the duo’s heads accidentally collided in the fourth round. On the other hand, despite being 3 years younger, Boots not only debuted a year earlier but has been far more active racking up 33 bouts. This bout isn’t just about unifying the titles. It’s a high-stakes gamble with both men’s perfect records hanging in balance.
Even in the knockout-to-win ratio, Jaron Ennis has a clear edge. 29 out of his 33 victories have come via a KO, giving him a blistering 87.88% KO rate. On the other hand, Stanionis also has an impressive 60% KO rate winning 9 of his fights by knocking out his opponents. However, it pales in comparison to Jaron Ennis, considered a true knockout artist.
Ennis vs Stanionis height, weight, reach comparison, and more
This is where things get even more interesting, as both fighters have a similar build and reach. Jaron Ennis, standing at 5 feet 10 inches tall, wields a remarkable reach of 74 inches, an often overlooked weapon in his arsenal. He has used his reach efficiently in his career so far to keep the opponents at bay, to control distance, and to remain outside of opponents’ counters.
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 07: Jaron Ennis punches Karen Chukhadzhian in their Interim IBF Welterweight Championship bout at Capital One Arena on January 7, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Eimantas Stanionis is just two inches shorter than Boots, standing in at 5 feet 8 inches. However, it is the reach where he falls behind. With a 68-inch reach, there is a notable six-inch deficit compared to Ennis, a gap that could prove challenging in the welterweight division.
During their last fights, both fighters recorded a similar weight with Ennis coming in at 146 lbs against Stanionis at 146.6 lbs, setting the stage for a clash where physical nuances and experience can tip the balance.
Match Prediction
Given the statistics and physical advantage, it is not surprising that Jaron Ennis is the heavy favorite in the lead-up to this fight. Betting odds sit at -560 for Ennis, giving him an 81% chance of victory. Meanwhile, Eimantas Stanionis enters this fight at +450, with only a 19% chance of winning, making him the clear underdog. The bookmakers’ confidence in Boots comes from the stark contrast in the duo’s experience in the ring. Ennis has 18 more fights and 20 more professional rounds than Stanionis. Furthermore, the fact that the 30-year-old has only had three 12-round bouts tips the scale against him even further.
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Stanionis, fully aware he’s the underdog, embraces the role with relish. In an interview with FightHype, Stanionis stated how he has always been an underdog ever since coming to the USA. So, “I know I’ll be the underdog in this fight. So that’s what I like, all the time,” he remarked.
The man from Lithuania feels even more confident after seeing Jaron Ennis’ underwhelming performance against Karen Chukhadzhian last year. However, that fight was an outlier in a rather unblemished career. In a recent interview with Angela Lee, the Philadelphia native acknowledged that he had no interest in having the Chukhadzhian rematch. He had already defeated him back in 2023 and had no motivation in the rematch. If it wasn’t for the IBF’s mandate, he wouldn’t have had that match.
However, things are different this time. He is hyped up for the upcoming title unification bout and has shown a newfound edge in his interviewer, declaring himself as the best in welterweight. It is indeed a refreshing sight, but how will it translate to a ring remains to be seen.
Despite that, Jaron Ennis holds the upper hand in this clash. And even though Eimantas Stanionis can take him to distance, Ennis might prove too much for him in the end. So, Jaron Ennis can take the titles home with a unanimous decision. A unanimous decision for Ennis feels likely, securing the unified titles.
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