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 they'll compete for the IBF, WBA, and The Ring belts in the 147-pound division.
Bookmakers have made Ennis the clear favorite. He's got odds of -560, which means you'd need to bet $560 to win $100. Stanionis, on the other hand, is the underdog with odds of +380, so a $100 bet on him could net you $380 if he wins. DraftKings has even wider odds, with Ennis at -650 and Stanionis at +450.
These odds give Ennis an 81% chance of winning, while Stanionis has a 19% shot at victory. But in boxing, anything can happen.
Ennis brings more experience to the ring. He turned pro in 2016 and has fought 18 more times than Stanionis. His record is impressive: 33 wins, no losses, and a whopping 29 knockouts. He's also spent more time in the ring, with 118 professional rounds under his belt.
Stanionis isn't far behind, though. The Lithuanian fighter started his pro career in 2017 and has racked up 98 professional rounds. Both fighters are at the top of their game, with The Ring magazine ranking Ennis as the number one welterweight and Stanionis as number two.
When asked about being the underdog, Stanionis 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 attitude shows Stanionis isn't intimidated by the odds or his opponent's reputation. He's ready to give it his all in what promises to be a thrilling 12-round battle for the unified welterweight championship.
