Cutting weight or bulking up for a fight isn’t easy. It’s not just about hitting a number on the scale. It’s about managing your body, your energy, and your health all at once. Some fighters struggle with it. Take Vergil Ortiz Jr., for example. After struggling to stay at 147 pounds, Ortiz was forced to move up a division. Anyway, for Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis? He makes it look effortless. In a recent update, it appears, Boots has cut down a lot of weight for his welterweight unification bout with Eimantas Stanionis. Both fighters are putting their respective titles on the line, and when the dust settles, we might finally know who really rules the 147-pound division. So how’s Jaron Ennis handling the cut? According to him, it’s no sweat.
After his 10th-round knockout win over Roiman Villa back in 2023, Boots said: “I can make this weight [147 lbs] as long as I want.” Confident? Absolutely. And when he broke down his routine, it made sense. “I weighed 145.5 and I wasn’t sucked down, drained. I ate the night before… drunk some water and [ate] a little bit and, you know, I make ’47 easy. And I rehydrate back up good and I be healthy and strong. So, it’s no problem making ’47 for me.” In a sport where fighters often look like zombies on the scale, Jaron Ennis is flipping the script—making weight without wrecking his body in the process. But here’s the thing… That was the last time. What about this time? Is he still on track to hit 147 lbs without issue? Let’s take a closer look at the numbers and see if Boots Ennis has pulled it off again.
All about Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis’ weight cut
Jaron “Boots” Ennis and Eimantas Stanionis have officially made weight ahead of their April 12 unification showdown—and it’s game on. Both fighters hit the 147-pound welterweight limit without issue, but there was a little added intrigue this time around, especially on Ennis’ side. There’s been buzz for a while now that “Boots” might be eyeing a move up to 154 lbs, and the weight cut for this fight seemed like it might be a challenge. So, just to be safe, he brought in a nutritionist to help dial things in. Smart move—because not only did he make weight, but he did it with room to spare, clocking in at 146.4 pounds. That’s actually lighter than Stanionis, who came in at 146.8 lbs.
Now that the scales are behind them, it’s all about the fight—and this one could be career-defining for both guys. For Ennis, 33-0 with 29 knockouts, it’s a chance to finally shake off the dust from what was honestly a forgettable rematch with Karen Chukhadzhian. It wasn’t the kind of performance fans were expecting from a guy with this much hype. But this fight? This is the moment to remind everyone why his name keeps coming up in pound-for-pound conversations.
Then there’s Stanionis—undefeated at 15-0 with 9 KOs. At 30, he’s hungry for big names and big moments. And what better way to make a statement than by taking on Boots and unifying titles?
But forget the weigh-in numbers for a second—ever wonder how much Jaron Ennis actually weighs naturally when he’s not cutting, starving, or sweating it out for the scales? If that question hasn’t crossed your mind yet, don’t worry—we’ve got something you’ll definitely want to know.
What is Jaron Ennis’ walk-around weight?
We might not have an exact number for Jaron Ennis’ walk-around weight, but judging by his physique and recent weigh-in photos, it’s clear—he cuts a lot of weight to make 147 lbs.
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At 5’10” with a solid, muscular frame, it wouldn’t be a stretch to estimate that Ennis walks around close to 180 pounds when he’s not deep in fight camp. That kind of cut takes serious discipline, and it only adds to the respect he gets for consistently hitting the welterweight limit like a pro.
Do you think Ennis can keep making 147 lbs, or is a move to 154 lbs inevitable? Who do you think wins the unification bout— Jaron Ennis or Eimantas Stanionis?
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