Jaron “Boots” Ennis put on a masterclass performance in what turned out to be a completely one-sided affair against Eimantas Stanionis. From the opening bell, it was clear that Boots was operating on a different level.

He established his jab early and committed to a steady body attack that never let up. What made his performance even more impressive was how disciplined he remained—constantly moving, never staying in the pocket long enough to get countered. His footwork, distance control, and ring generalship were on full display.

Stanionis, meanwhile, fought behind a high guard for most of the fight but never really adjusted. He didn’t move his head, didn’t work behind his jab, and never found a way to close the distance effectively. Part of that was due to Boots making it nearly impossible—keeping the fight at a range where he could land clean punches while staying out of danger.

The end came quicker than most expected. In the sixth round, Boots landed a vicious body shot that forced Stanionis to crouch down in pain. Sensing the end, Ennis followed up with four brutal uppercuts to the body, which dropped Stanionis to a knee. After surviving the round, Stanionis didn’t answer the bell for the seventh. It was clear he had nothing left—he gave it everything he had but was simply outclassed.

With the victory, Boots Ennis is now the unified welterweight world champion, holding the WBA, IBF, and Ring Magazine titles. He has firmly established himself as the man to beat at 147 pounds.

There are two remaining belts in the division—Mario Barrios holds the WBC, and Brian Norman Jr. holds the WBO. On paper, both present interesting challenges, but based on what we saw in this fight, Boots looks ready for either one. Hopefully, we get to see him in the ring with one of them soon as he moves closer to becoming the undisputed welterweight champion.

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