ZAYAS AND BOOTS SET FOR JUNE 27 ON DAZN PPV
By Eddie Sanchez
Xander Zayas will step up to defend his WBO and WBA World Junior Middleweight titles against Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on Saturday, June 27.
Zayas (23-0 13 KO) unified the titles in January in Puerto Rico in a tough matchup with Abass Baraou via SD, becoming the youngest unified ruler in the sport and the first Puerto Rican to unify at the weight. The 23-year-old returns to New York for his ninth fight.
Ennis (35-0 31 KO) is looking to become a two-weight unified champion – and does so after just one fight, and one round, up at his new weight.
“Long before I became a World champion,” said Zayas. “I always sought to face the biggest challenges in my division I have never shied away from a fight and have always been willing to test my skills against anyone.
“Now, as the unified champion, I am ready to defend my world titles against one of the sport’s biggest names. I have always believed in myself, and on June 27, I will continue to show the world what is possible when you dare to be great!”
“Time to step and collect these belts!” said Ennis. “Knocking them down one by one! #AndTheNew.”
This will be an exciting matchup at the 154 pound division, and help clear up one of the most talent-rich divisions in the sport.
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