How the Fight in Atlantic City Unfolded
At Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, under the roar of the crowd and the sharp echoes of punches, Jaron "Boots" Ennis reaffirmed his status as the king of the welterweight division.
In a unification bout, he scored a spectacular victory over Lithuania's Eimantas Stanionis, ending the fight with a technical knockout in the sixth round.
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Early Rounds: Stanionis Pressured, Ennis Countered
Right from the opening bell, Stanionis chose an aggressive strategy: relentless pressure, constant forward movement, forcing a brawl.
The Lithuanian fighter tried to suffocate Ennis' space, but the American remained ice-cold, calm and calculated.
Ennis patiently waited for his moments, slicing through the air with deadly counterattacks and repeatedly catching Stanionis clean.
The Turning Point
By the fifth round, it was clear: Stanionis was running out of steam. His pressure weakened, his hands dropped lower, and Ennis only grew stronger.
In the sixth round, Ennis unleashed a relentless barrage of punches that Stanionis could no longer endure — the powerful cascade dropped him to the canvas.
Stanionis did not come out for the seventh round. His corner waved it off, ending the fight.
Jaron Ennis claimed victory by technical knockout, extending his flawless record to 34 wins (30 by knockout).
What’s Next?
By unifying the IBF and WBA titles, Ennis solidified his reign atop the welterweight division.
Next up for the American? Likely even bigger names — potential battles for the undisputed crown or long-awaited super-fights against other champions.
One thing is certain: on this night, Atlantic City witnessed the birth of a true boxing superstar.
