Boots Ennis secures stoppage victory over Xander Zayas in New York

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.

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