Teofimo Lopez was sharp and fast in a win over Arnold Barboza Jr Teofimo Lopez had his best performance in recent memory tonight in Times Square retaining his WBO super lightweight title with a clear and deserved decision win over Arnold Barboza Jr probably quiets some critics of some of his other recent outings was just too fast and too sharp for the 33-year-old Barboza who seemed to shrink just a bit in his first crack at a world title He just didn’t have any real answers for Lopez’s noticeable speed advantage and Teofimo’s focus never slipped or dipped in this one Even when Barboza did catch him and bend his knees a bit with a good right hand this was the best-looking Teofimo we’ve seen since his 2023 win over Josh Taylor and maybe the best since his 2020 win over Vasiliy Lomachenko The craftiness and solid boxing of Barboza never gave Teofimo much trouble which we’ve seen happen in past fights and just didn’t tonight Lopez said he’ll look into moving up to welterweight going forward and made a call to face unified titleholder Jaron “Boots” Ennis Jaron "Boots" Ennis defeated Eimantas Stanionis by sixth-round TKO to unify the IBF and WBA welterweight titles Saturday night in Atlantic City It was a showdown between ESPN's top two welterweights used a body attack to break down Stanionis He used his jab to open Stanionis up and made him pay with hooks to the body Stanionis started the fight attacking and landed a good counter left in the first round while Ennis used his lead jab for most of the round and mixed some good body punches Stanionis landed a couple of good overhand rights in the third landing more body punches and using a very accurate jab that had Stanionis bleeding from the nose Ennis kept landing the jab and using angles to connect to the body He hit Stanionis with a flurry of body punches that forced Stanionis to take a knee but Stanionis' trainer Marvin Somodio stopped the fight before the start of the seventh "I feel like I was just getting in my groove started getting loose," Ennis said after the fight you're going to stop him.' And what's crazy was I had a dream I was going to stop him just like this in the seventh round Ennis added: "The biggest part was me having my fun being myself and having a live body in front of me I showed you a little bit of inside game." He landed only 19% of his total punches to Stanionis 31% but he outlanded Stanionis 23-9 in power punches to the body Jaron "Boots" Ennis earned his sixth stoppage win in his past eight fights and now holds the IBF and WBA welterweight titles. Photo by Ed Mulholland/Getty ImagesEnnis (34-0 30 KOs) was making the third defense of his belt He defeated Karen Chukhadzhian by unanimous decision in November when he dropped Chukhadzhian in Round 5 and won by scores of 119-107 Ennis had beaten Chukhadzhian previously in January 2023 winning every round in all three judges' scorecards Ennis has won six of his past eight fights by stoppage 9 KOs) was the WBA "regular" welterweight champion and then elevated to full champion when Terence Crawford moved up to junior middleweight to face Israil Madrimov in August 2024 Stanionis didn't fight in 2023 after a fight against Vergil Ortiz Jr This was Stanionis' first professional defeat enjoy these belts," Ennis said about his future "I'll talk to the team and we're going to see what's next." This was Ford's second victory since he moved up in weight to junior lightweight following his split-decision defeat to Nick Ball in June 2024 "It was a solid opponent in there," Ford said after the fight Ford said he would like his next fight to be against Eduardo Nunez who takes on Masanori Rikiishi for the vacant IBF junior lightweight title on May 28 in Japan "I've been telling [promoter] Eddie [Hearn] this [Nunez] knows I want this fight," Ford said So hopefully he goes over there and do his thing bring that belt back so we can get it on." Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Donald Ennis Jones was born outside of San Francisco on November 11,1950 living in places like Singapore and South Africa before his family eventually settled in Scarsdale After completing his undergraduate studies he pursued medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston thanks to a well-aimed (or perhaps not-so-well-aimed) frisbee The two quickly hit it off and married just six months later where Don transitioned into interventional pain management he dedicated himself to helping patients find relief from chronic pain improving countless lives with his skill and compassion working tirelessly until the final months of his life Don passed away peacefully on a Tuesday afternoon A private family service will be held to honor Don Condolences may be shared through Smith Funeral & Cremation Service This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors The site owner may have set restrictions that prevent you from accessing the site ShareSaveCommentInnovationGamingJaron Ennis’ Next Fight: Undefeated Contender Ordered As His OpponentByBrian Mazique Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights Brian Mazique has covered combat sports and video games since 2011.Follow AuthorApr 25 NEW JERSEY - APRIL 12: Jaron Ennis (L) reacts after winning his fight against .. More Eimantas Stanionis for the Ring Magazine IBF world & WBA world welterweight titles at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall on April 12 (Photo by Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing/Getty Images) Jaron "Boots" Ennis is fresh off a much-needed decisive victory over Eimantas Stanionis in his last fight and it appears we know who his next opponent will be When Ennis scored a sixth-round TKO win over Stanionis on April 12 he added the WBA welterweight title to his IBF title to own half of the official world titles at 147 pounds With new gold comes new responsibility–and sanctioning fees The WBA has ordered Ennis to defend his title against mandatory contender He scored a fourth-round KO win over Franco Ocampo on the undercard of Ennis-Stanionis While no date or official agreement has been made you can almost bet Ennis will fight Giyasov next His pursuit to become an undisputed champion at welterweight is his best path to the superstardom and bigger paydays he seeks Many will remember a tearful Giyasov talking about his daughter who recently passed away during his post-fight interview after his win over Ocampo Giyasov presents a unique challenge—not only because of his record and Olympic pedigree—but because of the emotional weight he’s been carrying His post-fight interview after the Ocampo knockout revealed a layer of humanity that’s easy to root for and Ennis is a different kind of problem than anyone Giyasov has faced so far The welterweight title picture could be getting more interesting WBC champion Barrios is said to be pushing for a fight against retired all-time great Brian Norman is already set to defend his title against Jin Sasaki in Tokyo on June 19 Ennis’ win over Stanionis served as more than just another belt Many in the boxing world have been critical of Ennis’ most recent performances Taking out a gritty and respected fighter like Stanionis with such ease slowed down some of the critiques The win gave Boots another title and leverage in the welterweight hierarchy Boots' unification bouts will be even bigger if he's facing the winner of Norman-Sasaki The question for Ennis will be can he consistently make 147 pounds the rest of the division seems to be moving into place for a second-half-of-the-year shakeup Should Pacquiao truly return to face Barrios Barrios is what could eventually define this current era at welterweight and you’d think Barrios should beat Pacquiao–if that fight happens there isn’t an opponent currently on the horizon who Ennis would be favored over if the fight was made An announcement for Ennis-Giyasov could be coming soon and depending on what happens with Norman-Sasaki and Barrios-Pacquiao Boots’ next unification fight could come in the early part of 2026 he dedicated his ministry to serving others in their New Orleans neighborhood ‘I don’t care how successful you are in life and you always make a difference,’” says Antoine is the central purpose in both his real estate business and his life Through volunteerism in both 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division has had a reordering since Terrence Crawford moved up to light middleweight with Stanionis and Ennis emerging as the new best boxers Jaron Ennis vs Eimantas Stanionis fight time, dateThis weekend's fight card, headlined by Jaron Ennis vs. Eimantas Stanionis, is slated to begin Saturday at 7 p.m. (CT) on DAZN Ennis and Stanionis are expected to make their ring walks for the main event at approximately 9 p.m CTWho is on the Jaron Ennis fight card?The undercard features the return of former featherweight champion Raymond Ford Olympic Bronze medalist Omari Jones in his second pro fight against William Jackson Where is the Jaron Ennis vs Eimantas Stanionis fight?Jaron Ennis and Eimantas Stanionis will fight in Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City this weekend in what amounts to a hometown fight for the Philadelphia native Ennis Jaron Ennis is 33-0 with 29 wins by knockout Ennis has held the IBF welterweight title since November 2023 and defended it twice in 2024 beating David Avanesyan and Karen Chukhadzhian The Philadelphia native Jaron Ennis is 27 years old and is 5-foot-10 having competed in and around the division's 147-pound limit since his first pro fight in 2016 The Lithuanian Eimantas Stanionis is 15-0 with nine wins by knockout Stanionis has held the WBA welterweight title since August Stanionis won the title in 2022 over Radzhab Butaev and defended it once last May against Gabriel Maestre Eimantas Stanionis is 30 years old and stands at 5-foot-8 Stanionis has spent his entire career fighting in and around the division's 147-pound limit weighing in at 146 1/2 pounds for each of his previous two fights Ennis is -450 according to odds at BetMGM.com Bret Bloomquist can be reached at bbloomquist@elpasotimes.com; @Bretbloomquist on X  A university committee is seeking comments as part of a scheduled administrative review of Executive Vice President Daniel Ennis Reviews of senior administrators are typically conducted in the fourth year of a five-year term and the results compiled in a confidential report This will be the first such review for Ennis who has served in his position since December 2020 An important part of the review process is the gathering of input from the university’s many constituencies Comments on performance and suggestions for the future are important to the committee’s work The committee invites you to share your thoughts by email Communication should include the nature of your interactions with Ennis and his office to understand the context of your comments as fully as possible Your thoughts should be sent to admin-review@duke.edu and will be subsequently communicated to the committee Information provided to the committee will be held in confidence but may be reported without attribution as part of the committee’s report that will be submitted to President Vincent Price Duke Today is produced jointly by University Communications and Marketing and the Office of Communication Services (OCS) Articles are produced by staff and faculty across the university and health system to comprise a one-stop-shop for news from around Duke Geoffrey Mock of University Communications is the editor of the 'News' edition Leanora Minai of OCS is the editor of the 'Working@Duke' edition in a fight where he dropped Chukhadzhian in Round 5 and won by scorecards of 119-107 has a rare combination of power and speed and has won five of his last seven fights by stoppage He has great footwork and can throw punches from any angle His goal is to collect all four major welterweight titles before moving to 154 pounds "I'm here to collect all the belts and I'm locked in on Stanionis," said Ennis during a training session Monday in Philadelphia who trains at Wild Card Boxing Club in Los Angeles said he had a strong camp and he's been "grinding nonstop." I treat it like a fight," Stanionis said while training in Los Angeles on Tuesday This is the best version of me the world has ever seen and they say he's the future of the division Can Ennis take advantage of his better boxing skills keep Stanionis at a distance and land his combinations Will Stanionis be able to get inside and punish Ennis to the body to try to slow him down Andres Ferrari spoke to boxing commentator and former junior middleweight champion Raul Marquez former junior lightweight title contender Thomas Dulorme -- who fought both Ennis and Stanionis -- and welterweight contender Roiman Villa ESPN betting expert Ian Parker added his analysis on the main event and on the junior lightweight bout between Raymond Ford and Thomas Mattice Editor's note: Content has been edited for brevity and clarity is the favorite to defeat Eimantas Stanionis in a welterweight unification fight Saturday in Atlantic City. Matchroom BoxingI remember when I covered Ennis the first time at Showbox and was impressed The hardest thing for an Ennis opponent to figure out is the way he attacks you from different angles how he switches from right to left and throws three- and four-punch combinations -- and he's being creative with those combinations Ennis has great footwork and upper-body movement you don't even realize he's doing it -- it comes naturally to him -- and that's why he catches you with those shots because you don't know where they are coming from since he comes from a good amateur background and he's been in the ring with some other good he's going to have to walk Ennis down but be smart and don't give up but you've got to invest in a body attack early on because it's going to be hard to hit the head and hopefully in the second half of the fight Stanionis needs to do that behind a really good jab Even though he might feel that he's going to get hit he's going to have to jab his way in with a lot of faints He's got to make the ring smaller for Ennis fast jab to the body and head and arms -- hoping that he wears Ennis down after the sixth round but in the second half of the fight he could take over It takes a really good fighter in great shape to beat another really skillful fighter that's in great shape Breaking him down is the only way to do it You're not going to outbox a guy like that But if he lets Stanionis come forward and cut the distance and do his job but he's a fighter who will always come forward and throw punches During my training for the fight with Ennis we focused on his right hand and left hook In the short time the fight lasted [Ennis KO'd Dulorme at 1:49 of the first round] But Ennis has very good defense and movement in the ring he must keep his distance and not let Stanionis get him at close range Ennis will pick up his pace and it's going to be a tough night for Stanionis needs to get inside and pressure Jaron Ennis to be able to score an upset on Saturday. Melina Pizano/Matchroom BoxingIf Stanionis manages to exchange or throw punches at the same time as Ennis but Ennis is more athletic and has more movement if Stanionis waits to build a defense before counterpunching Stanionis must throw his punches at the same time as Ennis and not let him reset his defense If Stanionis is successful doing that -- and Stanionis has a good punch -- he can win pushing and punching from any angle when he's at close range Maidana had a style like Stanionis -- staying in one place attacking without great technique -- but he was a great fighter and he did what he had to do He closed the distance and got in front of Broner The important thing in every fight is the result I'm leaning toward the boxer and I think Ennis wins by knockout but whoever manages to take control of the distance will win Jaron Ennis remained undefeated with a 10th-round KO of Roiman Villa in July 2023. Amanda Westcott/SHOWTIMEI fought Ennis [Ennis beat him by 10th-round TKO in 2023.] I haven't fought Stanionis I'm a fighter who is willing to take a few punches to land my own but the problem with doing that against Ennis is that he's very hard to hit it feels like someone's thrown a brick at your head Ennis has good footwork and waist movement with Cruz being a two-time Olympic champion I wanted to hit him once compared to the three he hit me with He'd get on the ropes and start moving and moving and you don't see them because he's a fast fighter He moves at an angle and throws uppercuts inside He can't let him think because Ennis is a clever and I took all the punches from Ellis and from Ennis eventually I got tired from the punches I took he'll knock you out and your hair won't grow back Stanionis is strong and throws good punches has the edge in all aspects of the fight and I expect him to put on a stellar performance in what should be an action-packed fight If you strongly feel that Ennis is going to win you can place equal wagers on him to win by KO/TKO and to win by decision and you bet the same amount on both outcomes make Ennis the anchor of a parlay and enjoy the cashout at the end of the night it wouldn't be of any value to put Ford in a parlay there is a play that sticks out and that's to take Ford to win by decision at -170 I think this will be a more competitive fight than the odds scream and based off of Ford's last two fights going to decision Jaron "Boots" Ennis left no question over his status atop the welterweight division on Saturday night Facing the toughest opponent of his career scoring a stoppage victory after Stanionis' corner threw in the towel following the sixth round With the win Ennis claimed the WBA and Ring Magazine welterweight belts while defending his IBF title for a third time and solidifying himself as the division's top fighter you're going to stop him," Ennis said in the ring afterwards "What's crazy though is I had a dream I was going to stop him just like this The stoppage came after Ennis scored a knockdown late in Round 6 of the fight pushing Stanionis into the corner where he unloaded a handful of body punches that forced Stanionis to drop a knee to the canvas but in the corner afterwards his trainer decided he'd seen enough and called an end to the fight Ennis had drawn plenty of criticism in the buildup to this fight for his recent performances having gone the distance against Karen Chukhadzhian last November and looking less than his best in a stoppage win over David Avanesyan earlier that year He silenced any doubters on Saturday night crediting Stanionis' willingness to fight as having brought the best out of him something his team claimed would be the case during fight week "Like I said when I got a live body in front of me it's a whole different story you're going to see a whole different 'Boots' and I'm going to keep taking it to the next level." After the fight Ennis was non-committal regarding his next move but he'll have no shortage of enticing options after becoming unified champion at welterweight Ennis has flirted with the idea of moving up to 154 pounds in the past while further unifications against WBO champion Brian Norman Jr and WBC champion Mario Barrios await at welterweight 'Boots' wanted to unify," promoter Eddie Hearn said People criticized him about not moving up and not fighting for a belt He said all I want to do is fight the champions We stayed patient and it paid off tonight." Check below for updates from throughout the Ennis vs Stanionis' corner throws in towel, Ennis secures TKO winStanionis' corner threw in the towel following the sixth round which saw the WBA champion knocked to the canvas after an attack to the body by Ennis Stanionis working the right hand as he tries to close the distance but Ennis' straight shots are keeping him at bay landing plenty of looping punches but nothing that's damaging Stanionis Ennis' pressure builds and as he backs Stanionis against the ropes late he rips shots down to the body repeatedly until Stanionis is forced to drop to a knee Stanionis beats the count and is active to close the round but Ennis will take it 10-8 Stanionis looking to work the body of Ennis along the ropes but Ennis smothers him to avoid taking any damage In the center of the ring Stanionis has a bright moment as he catches Ennis with a solid left but Ennis quickly re-establishes the distance Ennis gets countered with a shot by Stanionis but turns up the pressure and begins to unload shots late as blood begins to drip from Stanionis' nose Jaron Ennis vs Eimantas Stanionis: Round 4Ennis working combinations at close range continuing to connect to Stanionis' body with a variety of shots Ennis searching for the uppercut but is yet to crack Stanionis with it yet Ennis is now showboating from the outside as Stanionis struggles to close off the ring and connect showing solid defense and continuing to pound away at Stanionis' body Jaron Ennis vs Eimantas Stanionis: Round 3Stanionis emphasizing the jab early in the round and is able to set up a couple solid left hands to Ennis' head Ennis looks comfortable fighting from the back foot but he has gotten caught a couple times early Ennis standing his ground in the center of the ring and thumps Stanionis with a couple left hands Inside thirty seconds both fighters connect on strong shots almost simultaneously Ennis finds some early success with the right hand to Stanionis' body on the inside Stanionis stepping toe-to-toe and lands a few punches on the inside as the two fighters clinch Stanionis counters an Ennis combination with a solid left hand Ennis continues to work the body of Stanionis this round where he's connected on some solid straight shots It's the first welterweight title unification since Crawford vs but Ennis keeping distance by consistently working the jab Ennis thumps Stanionis with a right to the body midway through but Stanionis continues moving forward and lands a nice shot with Ennis on the ropes Competitive round but the best shots came from Boots Jaron Ennis made his ring walk alongside Philadelphia 76ers star guard Tyrese Maxey fought his last two fights at the Wells Fargo Center Jaron Ennis vs Eimantas Stanionis undercard live updatesRaymond Ford vs Thomas Mattice: Round 10Final round of the bout and it's been all Ford since the opening bell Sporadic boos have come down from the crowd as Mattice hasn't offered much in this bout while Ford is content to stay defensively sound while popping into range with combinations to close the round Ford takes a couple shots late from Mattice but he'll claim a dominant unanimous decision taking one step closer to title contention Ford outlanded Mattice 128-24 in the fight Into the penultimate round and Ford has likely pitched a shutout so far Mattice upping the pressure and connects on a straight right after getting caught with a jab from Ford Ford throws a combination in the center of the ring and draws a smile from Mattice who's looks confident this round despite Ford's domination More energetic round from Mattice but Ford never looked worried as he continued his steady pressure Ford outlanding Mattice 96-20 as the eighth round gets underway Ford moving around the ring on the back foot before shooting into range with quick combinations Ford's gas tank still looks full as he pounds away at Mattice late Ford working away with straight shots in the middle of the ring early as Mattice's left eye begins to swell changing levels successfully as he has all fight The right to Mattice's body continues to land for Ford who's in cruise control headed into the final three rounds Raymond Ford vs Thomas Mattice: Round 6Mattice has Ford backed into the corner of the ring early in the round but before he's able to do any damage an accidental clash of heads separates the fighters Ford letting his hands go more in the middle of the ring now and connects a thudding right hand to Mattice's head working away to Mattice's body without fear of anything coming back at him standing head-to-head and eating some punches at close range not worried about anything coming back at him Ford thumps Mattice with a right hand to the head inside a minute and continues to work away as the round comes to a close Ford flies at Mattice with a combination early and lands a solid straight right hand Not much output coming from Mattice in this round but his defense has held strong in large part Ford steps to Mattice and connects on a left hand to his stomach with a minute remaining and follows the shot up with consistent pressure to close out the round doing well to catch most of Ford's attacks on his guard but he's yet to break through Ford's defense with his jab Midway through the round Ford lands a solid right hand but Mattice recovers well Ford connects on a strong shot inside thirty seconds and Mattice comes right back with a right of his own but advantage goes to Ford on that exchange Raymond Ford vs Thomas Mattice: Round 2Ford working the jab before connecting on two quick hooks to the body of Mattice Strong left hand connects for Ford and he follows it up with a couple solid body punches midway through Mattice landed a few right hands throughout Ford is back for his second fight at 130 pounds tonight looking to hand Cleveland's Mattice a second straight loss Ford on the front foot early and connects on a hook that puts Mattice on the defensive landing a looping shot to Mattice's head with a minute remaining Ford connected to Mattice's body with ease throughout the round a bronze medalist at the 2024 Paris Olympics is back in the ring less than a month after his pro debut looking to hand Jackson a fourth straight loss Jones working his jab early and often in the opening half of the round Jones counters Jackson and connects to his body with a thumping right Jackson looks hurt and he is not able to beat the count Jones scores the first-round knockout with a body punch This weekend's fight card, headlined by Jaron Ennis vs. Eimantas Stanionis, is slated to begin at 7 p.m. (CT) on April 12 on DAZN Ennis and Stanionis are expected to make their ring walks for the main event at approximately 9:30 p.m Fight card start: 7 p.m. CTEnnis vs. Stanionis ring walks: approx. 9:30 p.m. CTWatch Jaron Ennis vs. Eimantas Stanionis on DAZN This weekend's fight card Matchroom Boxing fight card can be streamed live on DAZN DAZN is currently offering 30% off annual plans until April 14 More: Next Caleb Plant fight on same card as Jermall Charlo in May | Report Ahead of the title unification fight between Ennis and Stanionis, the undercard sees the return of former featherweight champion Raymond Ford and U.S Olympic Bronze medalist Omari Jones in his second professional fight More: Gervonta Davis draws Lamont Roach, retains lightweight title Jaron Ennis enters his first title unification as a -600 favorite to win while Eimantas Stanionis sits as a +425 underdog to emerge as unified champion Ennis by KO/TKO: +130Ennis by decision: +110Stanionis by KO/TKO: +1200Stanionis by decision: +700Odds via DraftKings Jaron Ennis and Eimantas Stanionis will square off in a title unification from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City Ennis previously fought in The Ballroom at Boardwalk Hall in 2023 a short drive from his hometown of Philadelphia Jaron Ennis is 33-0 with 29 wins by knockout Ennis has held the IBF welterweight title since November 2023 when he was elevated from interim champion a status he'd held since January of that year first stopping David Avanesyan before cruising past Karen Chukhadzhian in a rematch More: Main event announced for PFL World Tournament in Nashville Jaron Ennis is 27 years old and stands at 5-foot-10 with a 74-inch reach having competed in and around the division's 147-pound limit since his debut in 2016 Eimantas Stanionis is 15-0 with nine wins by knockout Stanionis has held the WBA welterweight title since last August when he was elevated from "Regular" champion following Terence Crawford's exit from the division Stanionis won the "Regular" title in 2022 over Radzhab Butaev and defended it once last May against Gabriel Maestre Eimantas Stanionis is 30 years old and stands at 5-foot-8 with a 68-inch reach weighing in at 146½ pounds for each of his previous two fights We occasionally recommend interesting products and services If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently 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To prove the latter, Ennis will need to consider tests against the other titleholders at 147 (Brian Norman Jnr and Mario Barrios), some high-profile recent entries in the division (Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney) and challenges further up the scale (Vergil Ortiz Jnr and others). Choices, choices. … So we put the question to our BoxingScene staff: Who should Ennis fight next? Ryan Songalia: There’s only one answer that comes to mind for me: Ortiz. I know there is still some unfinished business at 147lbs in terms of unifying the belts, but after the statement Ennis made Saturday against Stanionis, I don’t personally need to see him fight the other belt holders. Right now, Ennis needs a statement opponent, a fighter whom the public knows and whose name would move the needle. Ortiz has that respect, and there’s an angle that can be explored, as Ortiz was supposed to fight Stanionis but couldn’t get to fight night. After seeing Ennis’ body on fight week, I’m sure he would love the opportunity to drink water in the days leading up to a fight for a change. Lucas Ketelle: Norman, who holds the WBO title, and Ennis could look to capture three of the four major titles in the division. A backstory also exists between the teams. It makes sense if Ennis wants to stay at welterweight. Norman might be the only welterweight who can match Ennis’ athletic traits, though Ennis seems to be in a league of his own after Saturday night. Declan Warrington: Ortiz. I recognize the appeal of Norman and Barrios, and of becoming the undisputed champion, but Stanionis represented a tougher fight than either of those two are on course to, and Ennis moved up a level in the process of victory, so there’s no doubting he’s the leading welterweight in the world. Jason Langendorf: The Ennis fight I would most like to see is probably no different than yours: Ortiz. That seems unlikely to happen (at least for now) after botched negotiations left bad blood that still stirs. Meanwhile, there’s too much money to be made for Garcia and Haney to take any path other than following their Times Square fights with a rematch against one another. Ennis’ most prudent path looks like further unifying – and perhaps becoming undisputed – at welterweight, the sort of stuff that Hall of Fame resumes are made of. With any luck, Terence Crawford will still be an option in the not-too-distant future. If not, Sebastian Fundora and perhaps even Xander Zayas could make for legacy-building, lucrative matchups. Elliot Worsell: Although Norman and Barrios are more likely options in the short term, I’m impatient, so I’ll say Ortiz. A fight between Ennis and Ortiz is the most appealing option, stylistically, to me at least, and I would rather they get it made sooner than later. We all know what tends to happen when you wait. Owen Lewis: Ortiz. So often we talk about Ennis like he’s already a junior middleweight, and the jump from 147lbs is significant. If he makes the leap, it’ll be a gift to boxing fans, not merely a fulfillment of expectations. But I think he would destroy Barrios, who is among the more vulnerable titleholders, and though Norman is a more interesting fight, Ortiz is the dream fight. Ortiz is certainly the best junior middleweight without a title, and maybe the best overall, while Ennis is the unquestionable – if not undisputed – king at welterweight. This is already a legacy fight for each of them and as sure a bet for an action fight as any matchup in the sport. Both are offensive machines with tendencies to let their aggression get them into trouble. I think we would see knockdowns, astonishing durability and the winner becoming the new darling of boxing. This website may contain adult language. TM & © 2025 BoxingScene.All Rights Reserved. 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Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY Two of the welterweight division's best clash this weekend in a title unification from Atlantic City Jaron "Boots" Ennis, the IBF welterweight champion, faces WBA champion Eimantas Stanionis in a battle of unbeaten titlists which will see a new ruler at 147 pounds crowned Ennis and Stanionis have long been top contenders in the division and were each elevated from interim status to full champions in the wake of Terence Crawford's victory over Errol Spence in 2023's undisputed welterweight title showdown Ennis has defended the IBF title twice since being elevated but faces the toughest test of his title reign coming up against Stanionis who defends his WBA strap for the first time and they say he’s the future of the division I don’t duck anyone - I run toward the fire," Stanionis told Matchroom here's when the fighters are expected to enter the ring Live updates: Jaron Ennis vs Eimantas Stanionis fight live updates, round-by-round analysis Ennis and Stanionis are expected to make their ring walks for the main event at approximately 10 p.m Watch Jaron Ennis vs. Eimantas Stanionis on DAZN Who is on the Jaron Ennis fight card?Ahead of Saturday's title unification between Ennis and Stanionis, the undercard sees the return of former featherweight champion Raymond Ford and U.S NJWe occasionally recommend interesting products and services one of boxing's most captivating fighters produced his third IBF championship defense by defeating Karen Chukhadzhian via unanimous decision in November 9 KOs) delivered a unanimous decision of his own against Gabriel Maestre in May to record his first defense of the WBA strap Will Ennis become the unified welterweight world champion Or will Stanionis pull off the upset and exit New Jersey with two titles to his name With the stakes ultra high, DAZN News analyzes who has the edge heading into this fight the name Jaron “Boots” Ennis has become synonymous with boxing brilliance The IBF welterweight world champion is able to switch stances make excellent reads in real-time and is special to the point where he can almost pick and choose his landing spots with laser-like accuracy but there are levels when it comes to the sweet science and this edge goes to “Boots.” Ennis’ ability to download intel in real time and switch stances in adjustment to what he sees is top tier These adjustments and overall switch-hitting prowess have allowed Ennis to snatch the championship and three successful title defenses already durable fighter with scrappy power to his punch But Ennis’ combination of boxing skills and speed make the power that he is able to generate all the more frightening with 29 of his 33 wins coming by the way of knockout Ennis has more than double the pro fight experience than Stanionis and at 27 is in his prime aiming to elevate his career that much further with his first unified championship reign That confidence is going to be hard to rattle regardless of how much of an edge the game underdog Stanionis carries to the ring with him Saturday night In the prime of his career with the lion’s share of the 147-pound division at stake Ennis looks ready to take a big leap forward in his career entering this unification bout and it is a tough task not envisioning him leaving Atlantic City New Jersey as halfway there to the undisputed welterweight crown he delivered one that could reshape a weight class in search of a spark Stanionis, a tough and durable 30-year-old Lithuanian, had never been down in his professional career. But after being systematically broken down by the halfway point of the scheduled 12 rounds – his nose bloodied, his body battered, his rhythm disrupted – he never made it out for the seventh waved it off from the corner after his fighter was dropped by a devastating combination to the body late in the sixth “I had a dream I was going to stop him like that,” Ennis said in the ring afterward long viewed as the next big thing at 147lb had lacked the signature performance that would solidify his standing A flat decision win over Karen Chukhadzhian last year raised more questions than answers And after declining a chance to fight Vergil Ortiz Jr at 154lb critics wondered whether the man once billed as the bogeyman of the division was pulling punches with his matchmaking Ennis drops Stanionis in the sixth round of Saturday’s fight at Boardwalk Hall Photograph: Mark Robinson/Mark Robinson Matchroom BoxingFrom the outset Ennis controlled the ring with poise and menace stifled Stanionis’s forward momentum with clean counters and switched stances from orthodox to southpaw with seamless fluency he was targeting the body with increasing intent including two sharp overhand rights in the third After digging to the body with a series of thudding lefts Ennis uncorked a flurry of blows that sent Stanionis down to one knee Though he managed to beat the count and made it to the bell Somodio opted to protect his fighter from further punishment – a call that felt merciful to some strutted to his corner at the end of the round staring down his opponent in a moment of complete control “He was taking a bad beating,” said Bozy Ennis Boots was going to knock him out if they kept going.” The stoppage gave Ennis his fourth successful title defense and extended his unbeaten record to 34 wins in 34 fights It also marked the most significant welterweight bout since Crawford v Spence and arguably the most important result in the post-Crawford era who owns the WBC’s version of the 147lb title but neither has proven themselves at this level Ennis and Stanionis were clearly No 1 and 2 – and only one of them looked the part “I’m the best fighter in the world,” said Ennis when Barrios and Norman were mentioned once America’s east coast capital of championship boxing But with about 10,000 fans roaring and Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey walking Ennis to the ring Lennox Lewis and Arturo Gatti took their turns beneath the 96-year-old venue’s magnificent vaulted ceilings The result also gave Philly something to rally behind who grew up in the Germantown section of the city and picked up the nickname Boots as a kid tagging along to his father’s gym has now outgrown the label of rising prospect This was not a win that hinted at potential a 2016 Olympian beaten for the first time in 16 professional outings having been elevated to full WBA champion after Crawford vacated the title He came forward with purpose and tried to make it a physical fight – but lacked the hand speed angles or offensive variety to do real damage but with two of the four major welterweight belts now in hand Ennis may want to pursue undisputed status before the scale catches up to him “I’ll talk to my team,” he said when asked about his future After years of being labeled the next big thing Ennis finally showed he’s no longer the future of the division Senate Bill 260 sponsored by Republican Senator Greg Hertz allows tax dollars to move more fluidly between hospital and school districts that are within the same county but face geographic obstacles but the bill gets to the heart of a current conflict already playing out in southwestern Montana Ennis and part of Big Sky are both in Madison County The communities are separated by the Madison mountain range as workers and tourists frequently travel between the two And over the last few years the towns have been entangled in a dispute over special tax district boundaries–set for schools and hospitals. Big Sky residents want to redirect tax dollars to local schools and hospitals school and hospital districts have come to rely on the high-taxable value of Big Sky properties and resisted the loss of the tax dollars At its first public hearing in February community members from Big and Ennis traveled to Helena to speak for and against SB 260.“To spend 2 hours and 180 miles when you are sick is ridiculous." "Redistricting would significantly raise the taxes of residents of Ennis creating a financial burden that could be devastating to many working class families." But amendments to the bill brought both sides together Now the bill outlines a payment plan spread out over eight years to slowly shift away tax revenue from the old district to the new district while allowing a path forward to redraw the school and hospital boundaries says the hospital initially did not support the bill But the longer transition time allows for strategic planning “We expect there to be really no reduction in our services in fact we will continue to expand our services and we'll continue to grow with the community.” Rohrbach said Executive Director of Big Sky Resort Area District says there is still a lot of work to be done “If we can find a way for us to reach a compromise and we did at the end of the day that is going to be healthier for us as neighbors.” Bierschwale said Bierschwale says he doesn’t know of any other hospital districts facing the same situation but hopes this legislation might be helpful to other school districts struggling with the same issue This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Jaron "Boots" Ennis is gearing up for a monumental clash with Eimantas Stanionis a battle that will determine the unified welterweight titles This highly anticipated bout is set to unfold on Saturday at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City is known for his power and speed and boasts an impressive record of 33 wins He claimed his title against Karen Chuckhadzhian by unanimous decision in January 2023 and successfully defended it against Roiman Villa with a knockout in July 2023 he further solidified his status by defeating David Avanesyan by TKO and Chukhadzhian for the second time Stanionis is currently the WBA "regular" welterweight champion and holds an undefeated record of 15-0 with nine knockouts Stanionis last fought in May 2024 and retained his title after a unanimous decision victory over Gabriel Maestre Here is the estimated ring walk for Jaron Ennis vs More: Jake Paul, Logan Paul reality show will remind you of your own family. Well, sorta. When does Jaron Ennis vs Eimantas Stanionis start?The Jaron Ennis vs Eimantas Stanionis fight card consists of four fights and will begin at 8 p.m The fight between Ennis and Stanionis is expected to start around 10:30 p.m the duration of the card will impact when Ennis and Stanionis actually fight How to watch Jaron Ennis vs Eimantas StanionisThe Jaron Ennis vs Eimantas Stanionis fight can be streamed on DAZN Date: Saturday, April 12Start time: 8 p.m. ETSteam: DAZNMain Card start time: 10:30 p.m. ETLocation: Boardwalk Hall (Atlantic City, New Jersey)Jaron Ennis vs Eimantas Stanionis fight cardCard information according to DAZN The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more ShareSaveCommentInnovationGamingJaron ‘Boots’ Ennis Vs. Eimantas Stanionis Full Fight Card ResultsByBrian Mazique Brian Mazique has covered combat sports and video games since 2011.Follow AuthorApr 12 NEW JERSEY - APRIL 11: Jaron Ennis and Eimantas Stanionis pose after the weigh-in for .. WBA and Ring Magazine welterweight championship fight at the Circus Maximus at Caesars Atlantic City on April 11 Jaron “Boots” Ennis is a unified welterweight champion Ennis scored a sixth-round TKO win over a game but overmatched Eimantas Stanionis on Saturday night in Atlantic City Ennis’ body work did the majority of the damage It was that investment that led to the stoppage Ennis dropped Stanionis in the sixth round His corner noticed and took some pressure off their fighter making the right decision to stop the fight Stanionis did have some moments as he landed the left hooks that Karen Chukhadzhian showed Ennis is open to eat he doesn’t possess the power to make Ennis pay It sounds like he’ll chase unification at 147 pounds but there is a chance he’ll move up to 154 pounds at some point Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn even mentioned 160 pounds as a possibility down the road Ennis says he will take some time to enjoy his win and new titles before making a decision Here is a look at all of the results from the entire card Main Event – Welterweight Unification Bout Ford’s new nickname should be the “Punisher.” As he has gained more experience and settled into a new weight class at 130 pounds He set the tone by hurting Mattice early in the first round and kept that same energy over 10 rounds He scored a complete shutout—10 rounds to none That’s impressive against a decent pro like Mattice Giyasov scored an impressive fourth-round KO win over Ocampo on an emotional night He dedicated the fight and all of his fights moving forward to her memory stopping him in the first round with a body shot though Sergio Mora tried hard to sell its effectiveness Jones looked smooth while he was in the ring and he got the job done in his second pro fight Moses easily pounded his way through Pallette Smalls looked huge for welterweight and vastly superior to Bascome—who doesn’t fight often and came into the fight with just two wins by KO Smalls looks like a plus athlete with long arms and legit punching power It’ll be interesting to see who Smalls is matched against next Cardenas came in as the hot and undefeated prospect offered a bit more opposition than most expected He took this fight on 4-days’ notice and made a good account for himself Cardenas turned up the heat through the fight and scored the stoppage win Rodriguez improved to 7-0 with a lopsided fight He was easily the faster and more technical fighter There are times when one prospect is clearly miles ahead of another Parker’s corner might have been as big of an opponent as Rodriguez He screamed at the top of his lungs the entire fight It’s tough to imagine how a young fighter could perform well in that environment—especially when he or she is already faced with a tough opponent Parker’s corner did make one smart decision They threw in the towel between the third and fourth rounds to save Parker from taking more punishment The early portion of the stream had IBF super lightweight champion Richardson Hitchins handling color analysis It’ll be interesting to see if DAZN continues to have him wear this hat during future fight cards Keep refreshing for the latest reactions and results a longtime editor with an enthusiasm for news and for crafting and shaping smart stories joins The Athletic as senior managing editor of the Daily Desk will join us on Monday as senior managing editor of the Daily Desk Connor is a huge sports fan – he especially likes the Mets and college sports – and he’s been drawn to sports coverage throughout his career and to our Athletic coverage from afar our ambitious new effort to centralize our conversations around news and to take on more daily editing so that verticals can boost their beats He also wore several other hats in the section including weekend editor and deputy media editor Connor started his Times run in 2006 in its Sports section where he oversaw coverage of college sports and the NFL and led stories during numerous major moments including the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse scandal at Penn State and the Giants’ win over the Patriots in the Super Bowl following the 2011 season Connor was an editor on the sports desk at The Associated Press in New York where in part he was the day supervisor coordinating sports coverage globally Please join me in welcoming and congratulating Connor We use cookies and similar technologies to recognize your repeat visits and preferences, as well as to measure and analyze traffic. To learn more about cookies, including how to disable them, view our Cookie Policy By clicking “I Accept” on this banner you consent to the use of cookies unless you disable them The welterweight division has seen some greats compete over the years It's hard to rank all those great fighters in order as all of them have achieved tremendous things but Jaron Ennis was recently put on the spot to do just that 'Boots' Ennis ranked Floyd Mayweather as the greatest with Sugar Ray Robinson and Sugar Rey Leonard completing his top three The great Tommy Hearns concluded Ennnis' top five 'Hands of Stone' Roberto Duran was in the sixth spot in his list Manny Pacquiao came in seventh and Terence Crawford followed in the eighth spot Felix Trinidad (9th) and Oscar De La Hoya (10th) completed Ennis' all time great welterweight ranking list Jaron Ennis is now 34-0-0 (30 KOs) and could soon make room for himself in that list The three belt champion has been looking at a fight against Brian Norman Jr next Norman Jr is the WBO champion of the division and Ennis wants to become undisputed by adding the belt to his collection Trainer Robert Garcia Gives Detailed Breakdown On Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford World Champion Weighs In On Whether Shakur Stevenson Would Fare Better Than Lamont Roach vs Gervonta Davis Alycia Baumgardner Announces New Trainer Ahead of Title Defense Ring Magazine Sign Trio of Rising Stars To Brand Ambassador Deals The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER met downtown on Thursday as part of the National Day of Prayer the pastor at Anthony Drive Baptist Church a season of topical prayers invited a crowd of approximately 50+ to participate PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today! Click here to read Ennis News Jaron Ennis, the undefeated IBF champion, defended his title in a high-stakes match against Eimantas Stanionis the WBA regular welterweight champion whose belt was also on the line The highly anticipated matchup took place Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City Stanionis' corner stopped the fight after the sixth round which saw Ennis unload a furious flurry of punches Ennis improved to 34-0 with the TKO victory (RTD) Ennis managed to get Stanionis to go to the canvas with a flurry of punches in the sixth round Ennis walked out alongside Philadelphia 76ers superstar Tyrese Maxey ESPN: Ennis by decisionStaff writes: Ennis has great footwork and upper-body movement you don't even realize he's doing it -- it comes naturally to him -- and that's why he catches you with those shots because you don't know where they are coming from." CBS Sports: Jaron Ennis via TKOBrent Brookhouse writes: "The bigger question is whether Ennis can get a stoppage win and add emphasis to a statement victory Neither man has suffered a professional loss nor has either suffered a knockdown as a professional Ennis wasn't particularly impressive in the Chukhadzhian rematch ignoring his jab and lacking defensive responsibility but he still won a clear decision and the performance feels more like an outlier than the start of a new trend." Anatoly Pimentel writes: "I predict that Ennis’ more dynamic style could outpoint Stanionis’ fundamentally based style which could earn him a unanimous decision nod from the judges Ennis’ has more variety in combinations and could switch stances presenting problems for Stanionis as the fight progresses would be enough for him to outpunch Stanionis and neutralize his pressure-forward approach by attacking from the outside instead of letting Stanionis push him against the ropes." Jaron Ennis is the early favorite to win the fight against Eimantas Stanionis on Saturday, according to BetMGM Jaron Ennis vs Eimantas Stanionis fight cardCard information according to DAZN © 2008—2025 Knockout Entertainment Ltd & SecondsOut.com Terence Crawford vs Jaron Ennis has once again emerged as a fight that boxing fans would love to see Crawford became undisputed welterweight champion in 2023 before moving up a division allowing Ennis to claim world honours at 147lbs and give him the chance to display what he is capable of After a lacklustre performance against Karen Chukhadzhian in November, ‘Boots’ showed why he is rated highly by so mainly with a sixth round retirement win over Eimantas Stanionis in April adding the WBA title to his IBF belt and reigniting talk of a fight with ‘Bud.’ One man who was seemingly impressed by that performance was former welterweight champion Shawn Porter who has sparred Ennis in the past and also fought Crawford in November 2021 Having experienced what it is like to share the ring with both men, Porter has given his prediction on his The Porter Way Podcast for how the fight may go if it happens this year it will go down in history as one of the classic fights that go with Martin Hagler vs Thomas Hearns “It’s such a special fight because you’ve got two alpha males in the ring that are true alpha males I was an alpha male until I got in the ring with that dude [Crawford].” Porter was then asked which of the two hits harder That dude [Ennis] hit me with a right hand in sparring Any hopes of seeing Crawford vs. Ennis in the near future remain slim for now, due to ‘Bud’ preparing to step up to 168lbs to take on super-middleweight king Canelo Alvarez later this year. Teofimo Lopez coasted to a unanimous decision win over Arnold Barboza Jr to retain his WBO Junior Welterweight Belt The Takeover followed up with a left to Barboza’s midsection to push him backwards Teo continued the momentum in the second with a right over the top towards the head Barboza reacted well with a left and a right hand in a better response Teo switched things up again with a left hook on the counter followed by a right uppercut in a strong third round Barboza connected with a right hand that cut Teo near his left eye Barboza had to find something out of the ordinary to turn the course of this fight and Ring Magazine Welterweight Champion Jaron Ennis next “I feel great. I feel reborn. And at 140,, I been at this weight for some time now. But we’ll talk about, me and my time, about going up, maybe. You know me, guys. I go after the tough challenges. … I’m Dora The Explorer, and I’m looking for Boots,” Lopez said “It’s a shutout, I have never seen him look like this before, he has improved as a fighter. Fast hands. Listen, all these guys are going to have to show off tonight, and this is how to do it,” Mike Tyson stated This article first appeared on BoxingNews.com and was syndicated with permission. Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free! 'Boots' is looking to move further up in his conquest of the division and will put both his unbeaten record and IBF title on the line in a bid to seize his rival's WBA crown Stanonis too arrives without a professional defeat to his name which means that somebody's zero has to go when the pair head down to the Jersey Shore to dance DAZN News has everything you need to know ahead of Jaron Ennis vs Eimantas Stanionis Jaron Ennis vs Eimantas Stanionis will take place on Saturday, April 12 with the whole card set to be shown live on DAZN The headline ringwalks are expected at 10:30pm Jaron Ennis versus Eimantas Stanionis and the whole fight card will stream live on DAZN in over 200 countries across the globe via a DAZN subscription US customers can get a massive 30% off an annual subscription Sign up now to watch over 185 fights a year for just $157.49 That's just $3.02 per week or $0.85 per fight night There is also the option to pay for an annual pass on a monthly basis at just  $13.99 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Ennis Smith created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Injuries were a huge storyline for the Detroit Lions' defense in 2024 Unfortunately that was also the case for rookie cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr Early injury troubles forced him to miss out on a big opportunity to play early in the season that just might have changed the course of his rookie season During locker room clean out earlier this week Rakestraw said he was set to start at the nickel cornerback spot Week 2 vs Tampa Bay but suffered a hamstring injury in warm-ups "A lot of people didn't know that," Rakestraw said of the plan for him to be a starter early in the season speaks to the media about making the best of his future opportunities Rakestraw missed a couple weeks with the injury and veteran Amik Robertson established himself in the slot and never relinquished the nickel cornerback role Rakestraw ended up playing just 46 defensive snaps this season as he missed nine games total due to injury "So now what I just got to do is be available," Rakestraw said But you don't get to pick those situations It was certainly a frustrating first season for Detroit's second-round pick but Rakestraw is using it as fuel to come back stronger next season and be a big part of this secondary in 2025 "This just brings me back to my roots of everybody doubting me and not believing that a kid from West Dallas can do this," he said "So I'm just appreciative that they gave me my fire back The Lions used their first two picks on cornerback Terrion Arnold and Rakestraw as general manager Brad Holmes said his first and second-round picks were the top two cornerbacks on Detroit's draft board Rakestraw missed most of the spring as he recovered from a sports hernia that required surgery and cut short his senior season at Missouri He also dealt with an ankle injury in training camp He started the season with a role on special teams but was going to get his chance to make an impact defensively Week 2 had he not pulled a hamstring in warm-ups He ended up playing spot duty defensively totaling just eight percent of Detroit's defensive snaps on the season allowing four receptions for 53 yards in the six times he was targeted in 23 coverage reps The hamstring injury really nagged at him all season long and eventually landed him on injured reserve HC Dan Campbell speaks on the season and what they have to do moving forward Rakestraw could be in line for a bigger role next season in a Detroit secondary that could look different with cornerback Carlton Davis III set to be an unrestricted free agent Robertson could move outside and that could leave Rakestraw competing for the nickel job smiled every day and it just didn't go my way," Rakestraw said defensive lineman Ahmed Hassanein brings a powerful athletic skillset and motor that the Detroit Lions are excited to develop Tim Twentyman takes a look at where all four teams in the NFC North stand following the 2025 NFL Draft See what executive producer and analyst for NFL Matchup and senior producer at NFL Films Greg Cosell thinks about the Detroit Lions' 2025 draft class Tim Twentyman gives his 5 takeaways from the Detroit Lions' 2025 NFL Draft Tim Twentyman covers all the key questions from Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes' end-of-draft press conference the Detroit Lions select wide receiver Dominic Lovett the Detroit Lions select safety Dan Jackson the Detroit Lions select defensive lineman Ahmed Hassanein the Detroit Lions select offensive lineman Miles Frazier Tim Twentyman takes a look at 10 prospects that could interest the Detroit Lions on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft the Detroit Lions select wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa the Detroit Lions select offensive lineman Tate Ratledge By Matt KyleBreaking News Reporter But the bluebonnet fields aren’t the only thing to see in town. The city’s annual Bluebonnet Festival kicks off Friday and will run through the weekend vendors and carnival rides in the heart of downtown Ennis though it is free to drive the bluebonnet trails which opened April 1 and will run through the end of the month Ennis sees anywhere between 75,000 to 90,000 visitors who come to traverse the city’s 40 miles of driving trails to view the bluebonnet fields and attend the festival Breaking NewsGet the latest breaking news from North Texas and beyond GoogleFacebookBy signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy She said the three-day festival will feature 13 live bands and 70 vendors which will include wine tasting and a beer pavilion with a full cocktail bar Colunga said April is Ennis’ “Christmas time,” with the large influx of visitors leading local shops to adjust their hours to accommodate festivalgoers and bluebonnet fans are the oldest trails in the state of Texas for bluebonnet viewing Colunga recommended visitors start at Ennis’ Welcome Center, where they can be pointed toward the best places for bluebonnet blooms a “bluebonnet enthusiast” who helps with the festival said she loves pointing visitors in the right direction to see the bluebonnets and noted she often sees visitors from all over the world and I just love this little town,” Oster said Oster said the best place to view the bluebonnets is the Meadow View Nature Area It is a public area and best for getting out and walking amongst the bluebonnets many of the areas with sprouting bluebonnets are on private property The area features sprawling fields of bluebonnets with the backdrop of Bardwell Lake and has several tables perfect for picnics drove down from Frisco on Thursday to check out the bluebonnet trails Bob Wilsford said it was the first time they had seen the Ennis bluebonnets in a few years though he called bluebonnet viewing a “Texas tradition.” Both he and Janice said the flowers in Ennis were much more concentrated and vibrant than those seen on the side of the road Laura Heatherly of Dallas came to the nature area Thursday to paint a portrait of the flowers She said Meadow View was the best place she had seen for bluebonnets so far “We decided it would be kind of a fun little adventure to come do some paintings,” Heatherly said He is a graduate of Baylor University and is a native of San Antonio Matt has written for the Waco Tribune-Herald headlining a night of boxing at Times Square The World Boxing Association (WBA) has confirmed that the winner of the clash will claim its regular welterweight title paving a clear path to a potential clash with Jaron Ennis the clash comes after King Ry was suspended for a year after testing positive for ostarine Garcia remains one of the sport's most well-known faces due to his social media presence Aside from a year of inactivity, further fallout from the positive test saw Garcia's impressive win over Devin Haney stricken from his record With Haney also stepping up to welterweight it seems possible that a rematch between the pair will take place later this year – perhaps sooner forcing Garcia to pick between potential glory or bragging rights On top of the chance to earn a strap on Friday night both fighters know that victory will set them up to face the WBA’s super champion – currently Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis That is because the WBA have ordered Ennis to defend his belt against Shakhram Giyasovin a match has to take place within 120 days of Ennis's victory just over two weeks ago against Eimantas Stanionis The victor of that bout has to face the winner of Garcia-Romero Despite an impressive record and healthy reputation in the sport Garcia is yet to claim a world title in any of the three divisions he has competed in the 26-year-old is yet to contend for a world title inside the ring Garcia was also handed a world-title shot when he arranged a fight with then-reigning WBC super-lightweight champion Devin Haney King Ry missed the super-lightweight limit of 140 pounds preventing Garcia from taking the belt off his former amateur rival Garcia faces another boxer to have claimed a world title – albeit formerly Beaten to the WBA lightweight title by Davis Romero was given an opportunity to take the WBA super-lightweight belt from the waist of Alberto Puello A suspension for Puello due to a positive test for performance-enhancing drugs saw the title stripped with the WBA pitting Romero against Ismael Barroso for the vacant title in May 2023 Romero stopped his Venezuelan opponent in the ninth round Aside from defeats for either Ryan Garcia or Jaron Ennis a few variables may prevent the pair from meeting in the ring Ennis has long been rumoured to leave the welterweight division behind and step up to 154 pounds That would see Boots vacate his IBF and WBA belts at 147 pounds However, after his unifying-victory over Eimantas Stanionis, Ennis remained coy about his future having previously been outspoken about his desire to become undisputed in the lightweight division Garcia may steer away from Ennis in order to face Devin Haney once more During the build-up to their respective bouts on Friday’s card the duo have taken verbal swipes at each other highlighting that there is still unfinished business between the Dream and the King With Turki Alalshikh claiming to have set up a rematch between Garcia and Haney for later this year King Ry may put his world title bid on hold to put his old adversary in his place Fight fans are in for a treat this week, with two amazing fight exclusively DAZN PPV Fight fans can purchase either these fight nights individually for $59.99 US; £/€21.99 UK/IRE; $24.99 ROW per PPV or take advantage of the DAZN Knockout Weekend Bundle where both fight cards can be purchased for $90 US; £34.99 UK and €34.99 Europe Please log in with any of the following accounts: ASICentral Don't have an account? Sign Up Enter your email address and we'll send you directions to change your password Enter your email address and we'll send you your username a trade manufacturer and converter based in Old Forge • Geographic Boosts: The acquisition strengthens Ennis’ envelope converting and printing capabilities in the eastern U.S. which it had been growing for years thanks to other prior acquisitions “Northeastern Envelope and the Burke family are well-known and respected throughout the envelope manufacturing industry,” said Keith Walters “The addition of Northeastern to our existing facilities Wisco Envelope and National Imprint strengthens Ennis’ envelope converting and printing in this strategic part of the country Northeastern Envelope was founded in 1966 and specializes in envelope products like flip-and-seal following the acquisition of Custom Envelope Group from Conveo Corporation Walters said that Ennis would continue to expand its envelope production and imprinting operations in the eastern U.S to broaden its geographic reach with envelope products after the acquisition of Printing Technologies Inc. Walters confirmed that the company would remain aggressive in its pursuit of strategic acquisitions as long as it remained financially viable “Our profitability and strong financial condition will allow us to continue operations and fund acquisitions without incurring debt,” he said we also anticipate timely access to credit should larger acquisition opportunities materialize.” Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed Subscribe to ASI's industry-leading newsletters.All the award-winning content from ASICentral and Print & Promo Marketing Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter You have been successfully added to our mailing list keeping you up-to-date with our latest news Ennis delivered a dominant showing against Eimantas Stanionis forcing his corner to stop the fight after the sixth round on Saturday at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City WBA and Ring Magazine welterweight champion THE WELTERWEIGHT DIVISION HAS A NEW RING MAGAZINE CHAMPION 🏆Jaron 'Boots' Ennis beats Eimantas Stanionis to become The Ring, WBA and IBF unified world champion. pic.twitter.com/0fwmZiZZBE 30 KOs) was in control from the start with his ability to keep Stanionis at the end of his punches and pick him off on the way in particularly with uppercuts out of both stances Ennis continued to mark Stanionis' (15-1 Ennis hurt Stanionis with a body and forced the former WBA champion to retreat Stanionis took a knee with about 30 seconds left in the round DOWN GOES STANIONIS!!! 🤯😱#EnnisStanionis | LIVE NOW on DAZN pic.twitter.com/ysEq4aWTQk his trainer Marvin Somodio decided to stop the fight Ennis now has two of the four major belts at welterweight and Mario Barrios hold the other two belts in the division Raymond Ford turned in a complete performance en route to a unanimous decision victory over Thomas Mattice Ford won 100-90 on all three judges' scorecards Ford turned in a stellar defensive performance holding Mattice to just 24 of 126 punches landed 8 KOs) is now the WBA Continental North American junior lightweight champion Omari Jones' second pro fight landed him the first first-round knockout of his career Jones caught William Jackson with a brutal right uppercut to the liver and Jackson couldn't beat the referee's count of 10 TO THE BODY 💣First round KO for @iam_OmariJones! #JonesJackson | @DAZNBoxing | #BootsStanionis pic.twitter.com/nH4iqJnm6b who was a bronze medalist in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris Shakram Giyasiv delivered an impressive fourth-round stoppage of Franco Ocampo in the first fight on the televised portion of the card 10 KOs) rocked Ocampo late in the first round with a left hook before knocking him down for the first time Giyasov stayed on the front foot for the rest of the fight and landed a crushing straight right hand to the body to put Ocampo down for the count Jaron Ennis, Eimantas Stanionis Eye Prestigious Ring Magazine Title Jaron Ennis vs Eimantas Stanionis Preview: Date, Time, Keys To Victory, How To Watch Jaron Ennis vs Eimantas Stanionis Odds And Fight Prediction Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis Looking To Emulate Floyd Mayweather And Sugar Ray Leonard This Weekend Eimantas Stanionis Will Potentially Miss The Birth Of His Child To Fight Jaron Ennis — Ennis Police are investigating an ATM theft that occurred earlier this week and involves technologically sophisticated criminals The Police Department reports a "jackpot" crew has targeted multiple financial institutions across Montana and the region ATM "jackpotting" involves the exploitation of both physical and software vulnerabilities in ATMs enabling thieves to manipulate the machines into dispensing large sums of cash on command No individual bank account has been compromised in collaboration with local and state agencies is actively investigating an ATM theft that occurred earlier this week The incident appears to be linked to a technologically sophisticated group of criminals commonly referred to as a "Jackpot" crew who have targeted multiple financial institutions across Montana and the region ATM jackpotting is a growing crime trend nationwide It involves the exploitation of both physical and software vulnerabilities in ATMs Authorities are coordinating efforts across multiple jurisdictions to identify and apprehend those responsible and no individual bank accounts have been compromised The Ennis Police Department would like to thank all the local businesses who are assisting with the investigation and additional details cannot be released at this time Anyone with information related to this crime is encouraged to contact the Ennis Police Department to James and Jessie (Finch) Ennis in Bethany Jacqueline's life was a testament to unwavering dedication and deep-rooted compassion Her journey through life was marked by a steadfast commitment to family and an abiding faith that provided her strength she carried the values of hard work and determination instilled in her during her formative years Jacqueline worked as a housekeeper at Days Inn in North Kansas City a role she fulfilled with grace and diligence until her retirement in 2001 Jacqueline was not only a devoted worker but also an ardent fan of the Kansas City Royals and the Kansas City Chiefs proudly supporting her teams with an enthusiasm that endeared her to those around her often delving into literature that spoke of her beloved cats reflecting her passion for animal activism was a home for both human and animal friends alike A devout member of the First Baptist Church of North Kansas City Jacqueline's faith was the cornerstone of her existence and her compassionate spirit fostered a sense of community that will remain ever-present among those who had the privilege of knowing her Jacqueline is survived by her dear friends whose lives she enriched with her warmth and kindness Preceding her in death are her beloved parents James David Ennis and Jessie (Finch) Ennis who undoubtedly played a significant role in shaping the remarkable woman she became A visitation for Jacqueline will take place at the First Baptist Church of North Kansas City She will be interred at Miriam Cemetery in Bethany Jacqueline Hart Ennis leaves behind a world that is undeniably richer for having known her May her spirit continue to inspire and guide us in our onward journeys A young NFL player usually takes their biggest leap in development and production from the first to second year in the league and the Detroit Lions are certainly hoping that will be the case for cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. Detroit's second-round pick in last year's NFL Draft Rakestraw had an injury-riddled rookie season that saw him play in only eight games and 46 total snaps on defense He played 95 special teams snaps across all four special teams units and showed promise there HC Dan Campbell speaks to the media on how he is excited where they are at but there is still work that needs to be done the biggest jump you make of growth is between Year 1 and Year 2," Lions head coach Dan Campbell said at the NFL Annual Meetings this week He had a couple of injuries that took him off the field (as a rookie) which is unfortunate because he was going (in games) and helping us a bit on teams Rakestraw was set to play a role on Detroit's defense in the nickel Week 2 vs Tampa Bay but suffered a hamstring injury in warmups He missed a couple weeks with the injury and that allowed Robertson to establish himself as a reliable slot player for the Lions The hamstring injury nagged Rakestraw all season long and eventually landed him on injured reserve "So now what I just got to do is be available," Rakestraw said in January after the season concluded Campbell was clear this week when talking about the cornerback room for this upcoming season that Rakestraw can certainly earn a role if he proves himself and develops like the Lions think he can "I would anticipate this guy takes another step up You draft guys where you do and you sign guys according to what you think they're going to be for you not because they don't think Rakestraw can be part of the equation in the secondary for Detroit next season but because depth — something the Lions know all too well — is extremely important at every position Lions Executive Vice President and General Manager Brad Holmes speaks to the media at the Annual League Meetings and he wasn't healthy enough to provide us a little bit more clarity in terms of where he was gonna be I didn't think it was going to be rational for us to depend on him," Holmes said this week when explaining some of the team's signings in free agency this offseason and this is going to fuel him to be ready and compete we're still excited about him but we're just adding depth." Lions fans certainly know how important depth can be after all the injuries the defense suffered last season The additions Holmes made in free agency means the Lions are expected to have some good competition at cornerback It will be interesting to see how Rakestraw can fit into the mix on defense and special teams during the offseason training program and into training camp He had a good camp last year and Holmes drafted him 61st overall for a reason the Detroit Lions select offensive lineman Tate Ratledge.