WBA welterweight titleholder Eimantas Stanionis is looking for a unification fight.
Stanionis returned to the ring in May to win a 12-round unanimous decision over Gabriel Mestre at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Stanionis, 30 years old from Lithuania. Having previously been laid off 25 months after Virgil Ortiz Jr. had to withdraw from a planned fight in 2023, Stanionis, who has a record of 15-0 (9 knockouts), wants the title. Other .
“I want to put this division together and prove that I am the best wrestler in the world,” Stanionis said. “No more excuses. Let’s get these integrations done. I’m ready (for) whoever steps up first.”
Through a press release, Stanionis systematically analyzed the current belt holders. It explains the advantages of pairing with each position holder from his perspective.
Speaking about Mario Barrios, the 29-year-old WBC belt holder with a record of 29-2-1 (18 KO), Stanionis noted, “Mario Barrios is a solid champion who brings toughness and heart to the ring… The battle between us will explode. I respect what he’s done in this sport. But I believe my skills and determination will make a difference.”
WBO titleholder Brian Norman Jnr, who has a record of 26-0 (20 KO), has also caught the attention of Stanionis.
“Brian Norman Jr. has proven he belongs at the top. He is just getting better,” Stanionis commented. “I know he is hungry to show the world what he is capable of. Fighting the two of us is a high-stakes battle between fighters who won’t back down. I am ready to buckle up to make it happen.”
Then there are the fighters who have spent 2024 searching for an attractive dance partner –– IBF titleholder Jaron “Boots” Ennis, who has a record of 33-0 (29 KOs). Ennis is viewed as one of the next big fighters. The most exciting new thing in this sport. An Ennis-Stanionis fight not only makes sense; But it is also the fight that is most likely to determine the best wrestler in the world.
“Boots Ennis is one of the most dangerous fighters in boxing today,” Stanionis said. “He’s fast, powerful and skilled, but I believe in myself and my ability to last. Longer than anyone else in the ring The fans demanded this fight. I want to make it come true Such a unified struggle will determine the legacy.”
