Jaron "Boots" Ennis and Eimantas Stanionis are set to clash in a major welterweight unification bout this weekend. The fight will take place at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City and will be broadcast on DAZN.
Ennis, ranked as the number one welterweight in the world by The Ring magazine, brings an impressive record of 33 wins with 29 knockouts and no losses. He'll put his IBF and The Ring titles on the line against the undefeated Stanionis, who holds the WBA regular belt.
The stakes are high for both fighters, with Ennis expected to earn around $2.5 million and Stanionis set to make about $1.8 million. These seven-figure purses could grow even larger depending on factors like spectacle and drama, as well as additional income from sponsors and broadcast rights.
Ennis enters the ring as the favorite, with odds suggesting an 80-85% chance of victory. The explosive knockout artist has been steadily growing in popularity and has earned substantial paydays in recent fights, including more than $3 million for his victory over David Avanesyan.
For Stanionis, this fight represents the biggest opportunity of his career. The Lithuanian boxer has built a solid, if lower-profile, career so far. His previous title defense netted him 75% of a $2.3 million purse, but this weekend's bout promises to be his most lucrative yet.
Stanionis shared his thoughts on the matchup:
"It will not be easy for either of them, and this fight is just what boxing needs: number one against number two."
With both fighters sporting undefeated records and elite credentials, fans can expect action at the highest level. The combination of titles on the line, unblemished records, and the DAZN platform makes this fight a potential revenue magnet for all involved.
As fight night approaches, boxing enthusiasts eagerly await what promises to be one of the most significant welterweight bouts of the year. The winner will walk away with three major titles and a strong claim to welterweight supremacy.
