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Eimantas Stanionis

Eimantas Stanionis (born 17 August 1994) is a Lithuanian professional boxer. He held the World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight title from 2022 to 2025.

Eimantas Stanionis
Personal information
Nickname
Jaunutis
Born (1994-08-17) August 17, 1994 (age 31)
Kaunas, Lithuania
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
WeightWelterweight
Light-middleweight
Boxing career
Reach68 in (173 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights18
Wins16
Win by KO9
Losses1
No contests1
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  Lithuania
European Championships
Gold medal – first place2015 SamokovWelterweight
European Junior Championships
Bronze medal – third place2010 Lviv–52kg

As an amateur, he won a gold medal at the 2015 European Championships in the welterweight bracket.[1]

Professional career

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After defeating Liu Wei in his first match in the welterweight division of the 2016 Summer Olympics he lost a 3-0 decision to eventual silver medalist, and 2017 World amateur champion, Shakhram Giyasov of Uzbekistan.[2]

Stanionis made his professional debut on April 9, 2017, against Rasheed Olawale Lawal. He won the fight by a first-round knockout.[3] Stanionis notched three more victories in 2017, stopping Isaac Freeman on July 30,[4] Oscar Valenzuela on September 23,[5] and winning a unanimous decision against Todd Manuel on October 14.[6]

Stanionis began 2018 with a fourth-round technical knockout of Hector Munoz on March 10, 2018. He followed this up with a third-round technical knockout of Erick Daniel Martinez on June 16, and by winning a unanimous decision against Levan Ghvamichava on August 24.[7]

Stanionis fought three times in 2019. He first won a unanimous decision against Samuel Figueroa on March 9, 2019, which was followed by stoppage victories over Evincii Dixon on October 26, and Julio Cesar Sanchez on December 21.[8]

Stanionis was scheduled to face Justin DeLoach on November 4, 2020. He won the fight by a ninth-round knockout, which was preceded by two knockdowns in the same round.[9] Stanionis was next scheduled to fight Janer Gonzalez just one month later, on December 16, 2020. He won the fight by a ninth-round knockout, with two of the three judges also awarding him all eight preceding rounds.[10]

Stanionis was scheduled to face the one-time WBO light-welterweight title challenger Thomas Dulorme on April 10, 2021, in his first 12-round bout. He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 117-111, 116-112 and 115-113.[11] Stanionis faced the former WBA welterweight titlist Luis Collazo on August 7, 2021. The fight ended in a no-contest, following an accidental clash of heads which caused a cut in Collazo’s right eyelid.[12]

He challenged WBA (Regular) welterweight champion Radzhab Butaev at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, USA, on April 16, 2022. Stanionis won via split decision with two of the ringside judges scoring the fight 116–111 and 117–110 in his favour, overruling the third who had the fight 114–113 for his opponent.[13][14]

On May 4, 2024 at the T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, USA, Stanionis defended his title against Gabriel Maestre, winning by unanimous decision.[15][16]

WBA & IBF Welterweight Championship Unification

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Stanionis vs. Ennis

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Having been elevated to full WBA welterweight champion when Terrance Crawford vacated the title in August 2024,[17][18] Stanionis was scheduled to face IBF welterweight champion Jaron Ennis in a title unification bout at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA, on April 12, 2025.[19][20] He was knocked to the canvas in the sixth round and lost when his corner retired him before the start of the seventh.[21][22]

Post-title career

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Stanionis returned to the competitive boxing ring for the first time since losing his title on September 27, 2025, taking on Jabulani Makhense at Zalgiris Arena in Kaunas, Lithuania. He won the 10-round contest via unanimous decision.[23][24]

Professional boxing record

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18 fights 16 wins 1 loss
By knockout 9 1
By decision 7 0
No contests 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
18 Win 16–1 (1) Jabulani Makhense UD 10 27 Sep 2025 Zalgiris Arena, Kaunas, Lithuania
17 Loss 15–1 (1) Jaron Ennis RTD 6 (12), 3:00 12 Apr 2025 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Lost WBA welterweight title;
For IBF and vacant The Ring welterweight titles
16 Win 15–0 (1) Gabriel Maestre UD 12 4 May 2024 T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, US Retained WBA (Regular) welterweight title
15 Win 14–0 (1) Radzhab Butaev SD 12 16 Apr 2022 AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, US Won WBA (Regular) welterweight title
14 NC 13–0 (1) Luis Collazo NC 4 (10), 2:44 7 Aug 2021 Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US Collazo suffered a cut from an accidental head clash
13 Win 13–0 Thomas Dulorme UD 12 10 Apr 2021 Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, US
12 Win 12–0 Janer Gonzalez KO 9 (10), 0:45 16 Dec 2020 Shrine Exposition Hall, Los Angeles, California, US
11 Win 11–0 Justin DeLoach KO 9 (10), 2:53 4 Nov 2020 Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, California, US
10 Win 10–0 Julio Cesar Sanchez KO 3 (10), 2:05 21 Dec 2019 Toyota Arena, Ontario, California, US
9 Win 9–0 Evincii Dixon KO 1 (6), 2:11 26 Oct 2019 Santander Arena, Reading, Pennsylvania, US
8 Win 8–0 Samuel Figueroa UD 8 9 Mar 2019 Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, US
7 Win 7–0 Levan Ghvamichava UD 8 24 Aug 2018 Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
6 Win 6–0 Erick Daniel Martinez TKO 3 (8), 1:56 16 Jun 2018 Ford Center at The Star, Frisco, Texas, US
5 Win 5–0 Hector Munoz TKO 4 (8), 1:50 10 Mar 2018 Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, US
4 Win 4–0 Todd Manuel UD 8 14 Oct 2017 StubHub Center, Carson, California, US
3 Win 3–0 Oscar Valenzuela KO 1 (6), 1:44 23 Sep 2017 Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, US
2 Win 2–0 Isaac Freeman KO 3 (6), 0:50 30 Jul 2017 Rabobank Theater, Bakersfield, California, US
1 Win 1–0 Rasheed Lawal KO 1 (4), 2:35 9 Apr 2017 The Novo, Los Angeles, California, US

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "E.Stanionį sužlugdė teisėjai – į čempionato pusfinalį nepateko". sportas.lrytas.lt.
  2. ↑ "Olympedia – Welterweight (≤69 kilograms), Men".
  3. ↑ Rodriguez, Joseph (9 April 2017). "Live Boxing Results | PBC on FS1: Josesito Lopez vs. Saul Corral". roundbyroundboxing.com. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  4. ↑ Kim, Steve (30 July 2017). "Richard Schaefer is Very High on Eimantas Stanionis". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  5. ↑ Genevičius, Dominykas (16 October 2017). "E.Stanionis pergalių seriją JAV pratęsė su traumuota ranka (0)". respublika.lt. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  6. ↑ "Smūgių kruša: E. Stanionis savo varžovą nokautavo jau pirmame raunde (16)". delfi.lt. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  7. ↑ Idec, Keith (24 August 2018). "Stanionis Beats Up Ghvamichava, Wins Unanimous Decision". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  8. ↑ Idec, Keith (21 December 2019). "Stanionis Stops Sanchez In 3rd On Harrison-Charlo Card". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  9. ↑ Rosenthal, Michael (5 November 2020). "Eimantas Stanionis breaks down, stops Justin DeLoach in nine". boxingjunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  10. ↑ Christ, Scott (16 December 2020). "Stanionis vs Gonzalez results and highlights: Eimantas Stanionis stops Janer Gonzalez, Eumir Marcial wins pro debut". badlefthook.com. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  11. ↑ Rosenthal, Michael (11 April 2021). "Eimantas Stanionis walks down Thomas Dulorme, wins clear decision". boxingjunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  12. ↑ Rosenthal, Michael (8 August 2021). "Eimantas Stanionis pounds Luis Collazo but has to settle for 'no decision'". sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  13. ↑ "Stanionis dethrones Butaev via split decision". fightnews.com. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
  14. ↑ "Eimantas Stanionis Decisions Radzhab Butaev in Tough, Physical Fight". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
  15. ↑ Iskenderov, Parviz (5 May 2024). "Eimantas Stanionis bests Gabriel Maestre to retain title in ring return". FIGHTMAG.
  16. ↑ "Eimantas Stanionis Cruises to Decision Win Over Gabriel Maestre". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
  17. ↑ "Crawford Vacates WBA Welterweight Title, Stanionis Elevated". Boxing News 24. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
  18. ↑ "Terence Crawford vacates world title to make intentions clear as new champion crowned". Talksport. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
  19. ↑ "Jaron 'Boots' Ennis-Eimantas Stanionis confirmed for Atlantic City on April 12". www.boxingscene.com.
  20. ↑ Stumberg, Patrick (23 January 2025). "Jaron Ennis vs Eimantas Stanionis unification official for April 12th on DAZN". Bad Left Hook.
  21. ↑ "Jaron Ennis takes out Eimantas Stanionis to unify welterweight world championships". Sky Sports. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
  22. ↑ "'Boots' Ennis unifies belts as Stanionis' corner halts fight". ESPN. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
  23. ↑ "Eimantas Stanionis fighting for motivation after winning return to the ring". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
  24. ↑ "Eimantas Stanionis punishes Jabulani Makhense with one-sided beatdown in first fight since losing WBA title". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
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