Jaron Ennis vs. Eimantas Stanionis: Picks, Predictions and Odds

Jaron Ennis and Eimantas Stanionis will put their welterweight world titles on the line this weekend when they face off at the iconic Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.

Ennis has long been considered one of the future stars of the sport and he will aim to live up to that reputation when he defends his IBF welterweight title.

Stanionis won the WBA welterweight title in April 2022 when beating Radzhab Butaev, and he defended that title in May 2024.

The two men have contrasting styles, which should make for an action-packed fight, but Ennis is the overwhelming -450 favorite, while Stanionis is rated as a +320 outsider.

Jaron Ennis vs. Eimantas Stanionis betting picks and predictions

Jaron Ennis to win by decision or technical decision (+120)

Many boxing purists have labelled Ennis the future of the sport since he won the Golden Gloves as an amateur in 2015 and "Boots" has progressed and taken his talents to new levels since he turned professional in April 2016.

Ennis has kept himself busy, often fighting multiple times a year and he has had no issues climbing the rankings over the years.

The 27-year-old raced to a record of 26-0 before he competed for the IBO welterweight title, only to see his contest with Chris van Heerden declared a no contest when his opponent suffered a cut to his head after an accidental clash of heads.

Ennis did not let that slow him down, recording three successive knockout victories over Sergey Lipinets, Thomas Dulorme and Custio Clayton.

His win over Karen Chukhadzhian in January 2023 saw him win the vacant IBF interim welterweight crown before he won the belt outright in July 2024 when he stopped David Avanesyan.

He handed Chukhadzhian a rematch in November and won on points. After that, a chance to unify the division was too much to turn down.

Ennis has hinted at moving up in weight recently, but he will look to battle past Stanionis to get his hands on a second title.

While Ennis is vastly experienced, Stanionis has only had 15 fights since turning pro in 2017. He has also beaten Dulorme and nine of his wins have come inside the distance.

Stanionis is powerful and tough to put down, and he has never been stopped or beaten as a professional.

Ennis should have no trouble hitting his target as Stanionis does not have the best defense, and as long as he keeps this fight at range, he should win comfortably.

Over 8.5 rounds (-334)

Ennis' fight in New Jersey may be his last at the weight as he considers his options going forward. Weight struggles have been to blame for some flat performances, and he was below par in both of his wins over Chukhadzian.

Stanionis' ability to take punches should make him dangerous to the final bell, and Ennis cannot afford to switch off. His opponent will look to outwork him on the outside, but Ennis does have the ability to mix up his gameplan to find a way to win.

Stanionis is a little one-dimensional, and while he should be able to hear the final bell, he is unlikely to pin Ennis down long enough to hurt him.

Ennis cannot afford to play games inside the ring, but if he is calculated and careful, he should grow into the fight and secure himself a second world title.

Jaron Ennis vs. Eimantas Stanionis odds

	Jaron Ennis	Eimantas Satanionis
Money Line	-450	+320
By KO, TKO, DQ	+150	+850
By Decision or Technical Decision	+120	+550

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