Jaron "Boots" Ennis and Eimantas Stanionis are getting ready to fight for the unified welterweight championship this weekend. The match will take place at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, where the two top-ranked fighters in the 147-pound division will face off for 12 rounds.
Ennis, ranked number one in the division, comes into the fight as the heavy favorite. Bookmakers have given him odds of 9/50, which translates to a win probability of about 81%. On the other hand, Stanionis, the Lithuanian fighter ranked second, has been given odds of 15/4, putting his chances of winning at around 19%.
DraftKings has set even wider odds, with Ennis at -650 and Stanionis at 450. These numbers show just how much faith the oddsmakers have in Ennis's abilities.
The fight promises to be a showcase of skill and power. Ennis boasts an impressive professional record of 33 wins, no losses, and 29 knockouts since his debut in 2016. He's fought a total of 118 rounds as a pro, showing both his experience and his tendency to end fights early.
Stanionis, who turned pro in 2017, has fought 98 rounds in his career. While he might have less experience than Ennis, he's still proven himself as one of the best in the division.
The stakes are high for this bout, with the IBF, WBA, and The Ring titles all on the line. It's a rare opportunity for both fighters to claim multiple belts in a single night.
Stanionis knows he's facing a tough challenge. He said:
"I know it's a big task. I'm realistic. I know it won't be easy for me or for him. That's why number one and number two are fighting."
This fight will determine who's truly the best in the welterweight division. Both fighters have worked hard to get to this point, and now they'll have the chance to prove themselves in the ring. Boxing fans are in for a treat as these two top-ranked fighters go head-to-head for welterweight supremacy.
