Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis Rival Eyes Legacy-Defining Unification Fight

Jaron Ennis Next Fight could be the next big clash in a welterweight division that, while not flourishing as it did during the Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. era, still boasts plenty of talent. Among the top contenders, the reigning undefeated WBA Welterweight Champion, Eimantas Stanionis (15-0, 9 KOs), has revealed his desire to face the other welterweight champions including “Boots.”

Jaron Ennis Next Fight: Stanionis Targets Unification Clash

Stanionis Eager for Legacy-Defining Bout

The Lithuanian fighter has made it clear his priority is unification bouts: “I’ve worked my whole life to become a world champion, but my goal doesn’t stop here,” said Stanionis. “I want to unify the division and prove I am the best welterweight in the world. No more excuses, let’s get these unifications done, I’m ready to whoever steps up first.

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Discussing a potential fight with WBC champion Mario Barrios (29-2-1, 18 KOs), the Lithuanian powerhouse said: “Mario Barrios is a strong champion who brings toughness and heart into the ring.”  He continued: “A fight between us would be explosive. I respect what he’s done in the sport, but I believe my skill and determination will make the difference. Let’s give the fans a war they’ll never forget.”

Facing Brian Norman Jr.

Another option the Lithuanian would be to face newly crowned WBO champion Brian Norman Jr. (26-0, 20 KOs): “Brian Norman Jr. has proven he belongs at the top, and he’s only getting better,” said Stanionis. “I know he’s hungry to show the world what he’s capable of. This fight would be a high stakes battle between two fighters who refuse to back down. I’m ready to put my belt on the line to make it happen.”

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Jaron Ennis Next Fight

The one that has been spoken most about is Stanionis vs. Jaron “Boots” Ennis (33-0, 29 KOs) – with both styles surely ensuring a fight between them would produce plenty of fireworks: “Boots Ennis is one of the most dangerous fighters in boxing today,”said Stanionis.

The unbeaten Lithuanian added: “He’s fast, powerful, and skilled, but I believe in myself and my ability to outlast anyone in the ring. The fans have been asking for this fight, and I want to make it a reality. Unification fights like this define legacies.”

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The welterweight division is in a post-Crawford-Spence era, but there is plenty of talent among the four title holders, and unification fights would help reenergize the division. It appears Stanionis wants to unite the welterweight division and face his rival title holders: “The welterweight division is one of the most exciting in boxing, and I want to be the fighter who unites it.”

He added: “To all the champions out there—let’s make these fights happen. No excuses. The time is now.”