> EDGAR JOE CORTES (123.6lbs)

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8x3 Welterweight contest
TAHMIR SMALLS (147.8lbs)
EARL BASCOME (148.6lbs)

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4x3 Super Featherweight contest
ZAQUIN MOSES (128.8lbs)
ALEX PALLETTE (129.8lbs)

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10x3 Welterweight contest
SHAKHRAM GIYASOV (149lbs)
FRANCO OCAMPO (153lbs)

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6x3 Welterweight contest
OMARI JONES (149.6lbs)
WILLIAM JACKSON (150lbs)

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10x3 WBA Continental North America Super Featherweight title
RAYMOND FORD (130lbs)
THOMAS MATTICE (129.6lbs)

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12x3 IBF, WBA & Ring Magazine Welterweight titles
JARON ENNIS (146.4lbs)
EIMANTAS STANIONIS (146.8lbs)

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Quotes

JARON ENNIS: “I’m ready to show out and put on a show and show the world why I’m the best and come Saturday night I’m going to take home all these belts. We expect him to do what he usually does. Come forward, throw a lot of jabs, punches and try to hook, a typical pressure fighter. I don’t think he can do much else other than that.

“I’m definitely excited to fight at this iconic venue. One of my favourite fights to watch was Floyd [Mayweather] vs [Arturo] Gatti, and I’m excited about fighting in the same arena. Hopefully I can put a historic moment during this fight just like that.

“I want to be the standard of the Welterweight division and be with those top guys like Floyd Mayweather and Sugar Ray Leonard. Not too many people can say they have fought for the Ring Magazine and division titles but on Saturday night I will, and I will be stamping my legacy right there. We’re going to show the world why I’m the best. We‘re going to put on a show for sure.

“I’m not going to look for a knockout, but it’s coming. We’re going to have fun. We’re going to show out. He said all gas, no breaks. He’s going to run right into a rock.”

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EIMANTAS STANIONIS: “It’s a big opportunity, I know Ennis is a very good fighter, but I came here to give it my all and the best shot I can put.

“I know they think they might knock me out. First of all, I’ve never been knocked out so we will see, but it can always be the first time. I will do my best on April 12 and didn’t come here for a walk in the park. I went into this camp with my most brutal training and I sacrificed a lot and left my family. My wife is pregnant and my baby might come today or tomorrow. It’s been a lot of sacrifices that I have put because I love the sport and believe in myself so I will see you on April 12 and give all my heart.

“Because of the opportunity and the opponent, I put everything into it. I left no stones unturned and last time I finished my training I said “thank god” no injuries and I’m ready to go.

“This means a lot and I look forward to taking all these belts to Lithuania on Sunday. I’m winning Saturday night by going all gas no brakes.”

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Betting Odds

1/4 Ennis
9/2 Stanionis
22/1 Draw

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Predictions

Shakur Ogunleye, BBN: "Ennis has shown the ability to go head to head against pressure fighters and overwhelm them with fast hand speed and exceptional power. This is reflected in his knockout to win ratio at 87%. Stanionis only has a knockout ratio of 60% which isn’t very high for 15 bouts.

"If the Lithuanian’s punches aren’t powerful enough to affect his opponent, Ennis will start to throw powerful combination punches to the head and body, eventually breaking down Stanionis. However, Stanionis has shown that he is very durable and hasn’t been visibly stunned behind his high guard yet.

"Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis by Unanimous decision."

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Dom Farrell, Sporting News: "Ennis, citing Leonard and Mayweather, leaves us in no doubt over the lofty heights he wishes to scale. He also cited Floyd's famous win over all-action hero Arturo Gatti at the Boardwalk Hall in 2005 as one of his favourite fights.

"We have a pleasing clash of styles here. Stanionis' "all gas, no breaks" line has dominated the build-up, and the 2016 Olympian has the pedigree and relentless work-rate to take Ennis into deep waters.

"The counterpoint to this is that when a sharpshooter faces a come-forward pressure fighter at the very elite level, the stylist tends to prevail and look pretty good in doing so.

"Mayweather always prevailed, of course, but for all that Jose Luis Castillo made life tough for him in their first fight, it was hardly a blueprint. He dealt with the likes of Gatti and Ricky Hatton in comprehensive fashion.

"Stanionis must not fall into the trap of tearing mindlessly after Ennis. Do that, and 'Boots' will pick him off. The key to the fight for the Lithuanian is his excellent and underrated jab. Stanionis lands the left lead with frequency and variety, opening up gaps for his tenacious follow-up attacks.

"If Stanionis gets the jab going, he will force Ennis into some tough spots, and the American might deduce the best way out is to punch with his foe. Then, we potentially have an instant classic on our hands.

"This is the sort of test Ennis' team has loudly wanted for years. If their man lives up to the hype and Stanionis brings his best, expect a captivating 12 rounds before Ennis has his hand raised as the unified champ.

"Prediction: Ennis UD 12"

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Tim Rickson, BBN: "Stanionis has an aggressive style where he will come forward and stand toe to toe with Boots, who will relish the opportunity of having a target in range at all times. I think the overwhelming punch power of Boots will tell over time and he will win by knockout."