Boots Ennis secures stoppage victory over Xander Zayas in New York
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 2:22 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Jaron 'Boots' Ennis defeated Xander Zayas by knockout during their WBO and WBA World Super-Welterweight title fight at Barclays Center on June 27, 2026. Ennis acknowledged the competitiveness of the bout, suggesting that Zayas, once recovered, could return to championship form. After the fight, Ennis assessed his own performance as a C+, noting room for improvement and a need to sharpen his skills. He expressed confidence in his abilities and dismissed criticisms from fellow fighters Vergil Ortiz and Terence Crawford, focusing instead on his goal to dominate the division.
- •Ennis won the title fight with a knockout on June 27, 2026.
- •He described Zayas as a solid competitor and wished him well post-fight.
- •Ennis rated his performance as a C+, citing areas for improvement.
- •He responded to criticisms from Ortiz and Crawford during the press conference.
- •Ennis plans to refine his techniques ahead of future matches.
- 2:22 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I’m way better than that’: Boots Ennis reacts to stoppage win over Xander Zayas
"Boots Ennis fields media questions immediately following his world title win over Xander Zayas.
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