Zayas vs Ennis
Get ready for an explosive night in the Big Apple! Xander Zayas will defend his WBO and WBA super welterweight world titles against Jaron “Boots” Ennis. This massive unification clash happens on Saturday, June 27, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Fans worldwide can catch all the action live and exclusively on DAZN PPV, in a spectacular event presented by Matchroom Boxing in association with Top Rank.
Two Undefeated Champions Collide at 154 Pounds
Zayas enters the ring with a flawless 23-0 record, including 13 knockouts. He recently unified the titles in Puerto Rico this past January after a thrilling decision win over Abass Baraou. As a result, Zayas became the youngest unified champion in boxing today. He is also the first Puerto Rican fighter to unify titles at 154 pounds. Now, the popular 23-year-old sensation returns to New York for his ninth fight in the city. He aims to recreate the magic from nearly a year ago when he won his first world title at the MSG Theater.
“Long before becoming a world champion, I always sought to face the biggest challenges in my division,” Zayas stated.
He emphasized his readiness to defend his titles against the biggest names, promising to show the world what happens when you dare to be great.
Boots Ennis Chases History in a New Division
Meanwhile, Ennis boasts an intimidating 35-0 record with 31 brutal knockouts. He aims to become a two-division unified champion after spending just one round in his new weight class. The Philadelphia star—who turns 29 the day before the fight—unified the welterweight division in April. He secured a dominant victory over Eimantas Stanionis to add the WBA belt to his IBF title. Ennis made a massive statement in his 154-pound debut by knocking out Uisma Lima in the first round to capture the interim WBA title.
Ennis kept his message short and terrifying.
“It’s time to move up and take those belts! One by one! And the new!” Ennis declared.
Fighters Ready to Leave Everything in the Ring
Both fighters are incredibly confident ahead of this massive summer event.
Promoters Promise an Unforgettable Night
Top boxing promoters are buzzing about this elite matchup. Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn praised both fighters, noting that this is the exact stage that brings out the best in a future pound-for-pound king.
“What a fight!” said Eddie Hearn, Ennis’s promoter and chairman of Matchroom. “I am thrilled that we were able to make this bout happen for Jaron — this is exactly the type of stage that brings out the best in a future pound-for-pound number one. Boots shined with tremendous authority against Stanionis in Atlantic City in his first unification fight, and I expect him to do it again on June 27 in Brooklyn.
“But Xander is a special fighter in his own right and deserves all the credit for wanting to face the best. Brooklyn is in for an extraordinary fight this summer, and I am already counting down the days.”
Additionally, Top Rank President Todd duBoef expressed immense pride in watching Zayas grow into a superstar since signing him at age 16. DAZN Vice President Alfie Sharman added that this fight delivers exactly what fans crave for a summer blockbuster.
Ticket and Undercard Information Coming Soon
The Barclays Center continues its proud tradition of hosting world-class boxing events. Laurie Jacoby, Director of Entertainment at Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment, noted that the venue is thrilled to bring another unmissable global event to Brooklyn. Fans eager to witness this historic clash should stay tuned. Information regarding the kickoff press conference, ticket sales, and the full undercard will be announced very soon.
