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Unified World Welterweight Title Belts On The Line In The Jaron Ennis vs Eimantas Stanionis Fight

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Published09 Apr 2025

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Ahead of the Jaron Ennis vs Eimantas Stanionis fight this weekend, boxing fans want to know what world welterweight title belts are on the line in this unified 147-pound showdown.

Read on to find out everything you need to know about this Ennis vs Stanionis clash, including which world welterweight title belts are on the line.

What Belts Are On The Line In The Jaron Ennis vs Eimantas Stanionis Fight?

Jaron Ennis vs Eimantas Stanionis takes centre-stage this weekend in a quality unified world welterweight title match-up. Eight quality fights, including the Ennis vs Stanionis main event, feature on this blockbuster boxing bill at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.

The top of the bill is of course the unified world welterweight match-up for two of the four recognised world titles at 147-pounds. The remaining Ennis vs Stanionis undercard is stellar, with some top quality fighters such as Ray Ford, Omari Jones and Shakhram Giyasov all in action.

Given that the fight card is in the United States, this means the start time isn’t exactly ideal for UK boxing fans. The Ennis vs Stanionis main event is expected to get underway at 3.30am (GMT) in the early hours of Sunday morning in this elite 147-pound unified clash.

Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing are putting on a show for fight fans this weekend in the US with this unification showdown. His man ‘Boots’ is expected to win, but Stanionis is undefeated himself and is also a big puncher in his own right.

Going into the Jaron Ennis vs Eimantas Stanionis fight, the best UK boxing betting sites have listed Ennis as the favourite. That being said, Stanionis will have plenty of his own backers as the pre-fight underdog, that is for sure.

Unified Welterweight Status Up For Grabs In Ennis vs Stanionis Bout

The winner of Saturday’s fight between Jaron Ennis and Eimantas Stanionis will indeed leave the ring with multiple world title belts wrapped around their waist.

Two of the four recognised world title belts at welterweight are on the line in this Ennis vs Stanionis match-up at the Boardwalk Hall this weekend.

Ennis is the current IBF champion, with Stanionis the reigning and defending WBA champion. This means that both the IBF & WBA World Welterweight Title belts are on the line for the Jaron Ennis vs Eimantas Stanionis clash.

The coveted Ring Magazine belt at 147-pounds is also up for grabs here, with whoever wins this contest being universally recognised as the outright #1 in the welterweight division. What an incentive!

The best online bookmakers are expecting ‘Boots’ to come out on top, but do not write off Stanionis at all. Do not blink during this Jaron Ennis vs Eimantas Stanionis clash for the unified 147-pound world titles!

Be sure to claim the various boxing betting offers and free bet deals available on the SportsCasting site ahead of Jaron Ennis vs Eimantas Stanionis.

Jaron Ennis vs Eimantas Stanionis – Fight Info

  • 🥊 Fight: Jaron Ennis vs Eimantas Stanionis
  • 📊 Records: Ennis (33-0, 29 KO’s) | Stanionis (15-0, 9 KO’s)
  • 📅 Date: Sunday, April 13th, 2025
  • 🕛 Main Event Time: Approx. 04.00AM (GMT)
  • 🏆 Title: IBF & WBA World Welterweight Titles
  • 📺 TV Channel: DAZN
  •  🏟  Venue: Boardwalk Hall | Atlantic City, New Jersey
  • 🎲 Fight Odds: Ennis 1/5 | Stanionis 4/1

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Paul Kelly
Sports Editor

Having worked in the sports journalism and sports betting writing industry for several years now, Paul has gained vital skill, knowledge and expertise in a variety of different sports and industries. Paul is confident and competent at writing in-depth stories, features and betting predictions on a regular basis for SportsCasting. Having worked in the sports media industry ever since graduating from Liverpool John Moores University in 2020, where he attained a First Class Honours Degree in Sports Journalism, Paul has jumped at the opportunity to attend numerous live sporting events on a regular basis. This includes working at some high calibre boxing, darts, UFC and football events over the years. Paul has covered a whole host of sports for BBC Sport, as well as being a consistent and regular contributor at ESBR Boxing for several years before becoming a Director in March 2024. Paul’s expertise lies in a wide range of sports, but he is particularly specialised in boxing, MMA, golf, football, darts and horse racing. He is also well-rounded in various sports which he may be less familiar with. Working in sports he is less familiar with helps him learn new skills, as well as nurturing the ability to adapt and overcome potential obstacles. Being a sports fanatic, Paul relishes the opportunity at taking on new challenges and is happy to try his hand at anything. During his time studying at university, Paul had the opportunity to gain some vital work experience at both Everton Football Club and BBC Radio 1. This has helped Paul master his knowledge of sports writing, as well as learning new skills with competence and proficiency.

Get to know Paul Kelly better
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Paul Kelly Sports Editor

Having worked in the sports journalism and sports betting writing industry for several years now, Paul has gained vital skill, knowledge and expertise in a variety of different sports and industries. Paul is confident and competent at writing in-depth stories, features and betting predictions on a regular basis for SportsCasting. Having worked in the sports media industry ever since graduating from Liverpool John Moores University in 2020, where he attained a First Class Honours Degree in Sports Journalism, Paul has jumped at the opportunity to attend numerous live sporting events on a regular basis. This includes working at some high calibre boxing, darts, UFC and football events over the years. Paul has covered a whole host of sports for BBC Sport, as well as being a consistent and regular contributor at ESBR Boxing for several years before becoming a Director in March 2024. Paul’s expertise lies in a wide range of sports, but he is particularly specialised in boxing, MMA, golf, football, darts and horse racing. He is also well-rounded in various sports which he may be less familiar with. Working in sports he is less familiar with helps him learn new skills, as well as nurturing the ability to adapt and overcome potential obstacles. Being a sports fanatic, Paul relishes the opportunity at taking on new challenges and is happy to try his hand at anything. During his time studying at university, Paul had the opportunity to gain some vital work experience at both Everton Football Club and BBC Radio 1. This has helped Paul master his knowledge of sports writing, as well as learning new skills with competence and proficiency.

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