The World Boxing Affiliation (WBA) Championships Committee authorized particular permission for the welterweight champion Eimantas Stanionis to unify his title towards IBF champion Jaron Ennis on April 12 in Atlantic Metropolis.
The businesses TGB Promotions and Matchroom Boxing, representatives of each fighters, despatched the formal request to the WBA. In flip, because the laws point out, the pioneer physique knowledgeable about this request to the group of Stanionis’ necessary challenger, Shakhram Giyasov, who agreed that the struggle between Stanionis and Ennis will happen.
Stanionis has been champion since April 2022, when he defeated Radzhab Butaev, whereas he defended his crown final 12 months towards Gabriel Maestre. His subsequent opponent was purported to be Giyasov, however in view of the scenario, he will probably be entitled to unify the belts.
As decided by the championships committee and beneath the foundations, the winner of the bout between Stanionis and Ennis must face Giyasov in a interval not exceeding 120 days after they struggle.
Any future scenario arising on this case will probably be resolved beneath the foundations of the pioneer physique.
