Jaron Ennis v Eimantas Stanionis April Twelfth

[TIC]

[Denilson3.0]

Really tough fight for Ennis. This is a stern test for Boots. I can see stanionis causing Boots all kinda of problems. Really tough fight for Ennis. I can see stanionis puling off the upset. But two champs putting on line in a unification bout.

[Spicoli]

It is a really good fight and a long time coming. Look...as much as I love Boots and have been on that train for some time...he has one of the shallowest records of any current champ today . Just a fact. And this is a fighter more than a few were leaning to vs Bud once. That doesn't diminish his clear talent or obvious natural athleticism, he's always had a natural reflex to him. The problem is there's not exactly a top tier run of guys he's had to show it against and find his gears. Last time out imo he took a step backwards even in a win vs Karen. But tbf I thought just taking the rematch was a backwards step. That's on sanctioning and Eddie. Boots gets lax on defense to 'make the show' but just gets hit with silly shots on occasion. Bad habits can become trained-in if you're not careful. All that run on skepticism aside, why tf can't I just give a one sentence answer , I think Boots still beats Stanionis. But I don't see him outhustling Stanionis and he can't posture and wait for the highlight reel uppercut either. Make it physical. Very solid fight glad we're getting it.

[Hard-Ar]

Dis fight's lowkey fire, fam. Stanionis might just flip the script on 'em!

[The Six Four]

This is the best matchup at 147 in my eyes. I like both fighters, but I lean toward Boots. Stanionis has been far too inactive, and unless he scores a KO, I worry the cards won’t favor him. It’s the toughest test yet for each man, and the best possible opponent for both. No easy night either way.

[The Six Four]

Surprised there’s not more hype around this fight—it’s a high-stakes clash between two unbeaten welterweights. Is anyone backing Stanionis here? He’s tough, durable, and brings pressure, but the long layoff and facing someone like Boots makes it a huge ask. Still, he’s no walkover.