Eimantas Stanionis Vs. Jabulani Makhense – How Does It Play Out?

Eimantas Stanionis vs. Jabulani Makhense takes place at 150 pounds this weekend, as we look at how the fight could play out.

Stanionis enters the bout with a defeat against Jaron Ennis in April. The loss was the first of his career, as he missed out on becoming the Unified Welterweight Champion. The defeat raised question marks over whether Stanionis could compete at the elite level, as he seeks to bounce back. As for Makhense, he has a 16-2-0 record. The boxer has two victories from his previous three bouts, with wins against Charles Misanjo and Maiala Antonio.

The Approach

Stanionis’ tactical approach will likely be built on the relentless pressure and inside fighting that have defined his career. In his fight against. Ennis, Stanionis was willing to stand and trade, which, while it led to a defeat, also showed his incredible heart and granite chin. He will look to use his powerful jab and body work to wear down Makhense, forcing the fight into a brawl.

Meawhile, Makhense’s tactical approach will have to be perfect if he wants to pull off the upset. Makhense will likely look to use his speed and footwork to stay on the outside and avoid Stanionis’ relentless pressure. His strategy will be to out-box Stanionis, using his jab and mobility to frustrate the more aggressive fighter. Makhense has shown he can win on the scorecards, with two victories in his last three bouts against Charles Misanjo and Maiala Antonio. However, he has not faced a fighter of Stanionis’s caliber.

Full Card

Eimantas Stanionis vs. Jabulani Makhense – junior middleweight

Aleksandr Trofimcuk vs. Marcin Jadwiszczak – welterweight

Jonas Jazevicius vs. Michal Czykiel – cruiserweight

Robertas Liorancas vs. Valantis Kaminiaris – super middleweight

Algirdas Baniulis vs. Mohamed El Bouchaibi – heavyweight

Edgaras Skurdelis vs. Jak Johnson – lightweight