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Ennis Claims Welterweight Title in Thrilling Unification Bout

6/12/2025

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In late 2021, he claimed the WBA's secondary welterweight title with a stunning TKO victory over Jamal James. However, his reign was cut short in April 2022 when he lost a close split decision to Eimantas Stanionis. Stanionis later became the primary titleholder, only to be dethroned by Jaron “Boots” Ennis in a thrilling unification bout in 2025.

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In late 2021, he claimed the WBA's secondary welterweight title with a stunning TKO victory over Jamal James. However, his reign was cut short in April 2022 when he lost a close split decision to Eimantas Stanionis. Stanionis later became the primary titleholder, only to be dethroned by Jaron “Boots” Ennis in a thrilling unification bout in 2025.