JARON Ennis and Eimantas Stanionis meet in Atlantic City on Saturday evening. Two title holders, one unification. The winner will emerge as the man to beat at 147.
IBF title holder Ennis (2/11) is a fast, ferocious, talented boxer who has finally found a home with Matchroom and a promoter in Eddie Hearn, who believes in him. WBA champion Stanionis (15/4) is a strong unit, equipped with a good left jab and solid technique.
Stanionis applies pressure and is able to soak up combinations from heavy-handed opponents. Therefore he will be willing to trade with Ennis on the inside. Ennis teased a move up to 154 pounds recently and has been looking particularly skeletal in some fight week pics.
He also shipped a few unexpectedly flush shots in his rematch with Karen Chukhadzian. Stanionis will take heart from Karen’s ability to land and an investment in the withered Ennis frame is expected. The Lithuanian’s high workrate is an asset. This could be interesting down the stretch. If it gets to that point, given Ennis’ ability to start fast.
The Philadelphian is fast with his hands, can turn southpaw, and overall has more strings to his bow. This is no walk in the park, and the defence will need to be tightened up in order to prevail. ‘Boots’ can move to the next level. Something he’s been promising since the PBC days.
Boxing News Betting Tips
Jaron Ennis To Win By Decision/Technical Decision @ 11/10
Jaron Ennis To Win/Fight To Go Over 8.5 Rounds @ 4/7
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