Boots Ennis Unifies Welterweight Titles with Dominant Win

Jaron “Boots” Ennis delivered a masterclass performance on Saturday night, April 12, 2025, at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, defeating Eimantas Stanionis via sixth-round technical knockout to unify the IBF and WBA welterweight titles. The 27-year-old Philadelphia native showcased his superior speed, power, and precision, overwhelming the previously unbeaten Lithuanian challenger. By the sixth round, Ennis’s relentless assault left Stanionis unable to continue, marking Ennis’s 34th consecutive win and solidifying his status as the premier welterweight in the post-Crawford era.

This unification victory not only earned Ennis the WBA and vacant The Ring welterweight titles but also heightened anticipation for potential future matchups, including a long-discussed bout against WBC Super Welterweight champion Virgil Ortiz Jr. The event revitalized Atlantic City’s historic venue as a boxing hotspot, drawing significant attention to Ennis’s rise in the sport. ​