Saturday, January 25, 2025 The boxing world is gearing up for a colossal showdown as Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis and Eimantas Stanionis collide in a high-stakes unification bout for the IBF, WBA, and Ring Magazine World Welterweight titles. The event is set to electrify the legendary Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ, on Saturday, April 12, and will stream live worldwide on DAZN. Jaron Ennis (33-0, 29 KOs) has been unstoppable since capturing the IBF title, thrilling fans with his relentless performances.
The Philadelphia native successfully defended his title against David Avanesyan and Karen Chukhadzhian, proving his dominance in the welterweight division. Now, under the Matchroom Boxing banner, Ennis is set to make his biggest statement yet in this unification fight. Eimantas Stanionis (15-0, 9 KOs), the reigning WBA titleholder, has displayed unwavering determination.
The Lithuanian star’s victory over Gabriel Maestre marked his return to form, and his rise to full champion status after Terence Crawford’s title vacancy has solidified his place among boxing’s elite. With Olympic experience under his belt, Stanionis is laser-focused on proving he’s the best in the division. Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall has been the site of numerous iconic boxing matches, and this event continues the tradition.
Promoter Eddie Hearn expressed his excitement, stating that the unification bout is a testament to the quality of fighters representing Matchroom Boxing. “This is the .
