Jaron 'Boots' Ennis captures unified 154-pound title in Brooklyn

Jaron 'Boots' Ennis defeated Xander Zayas at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on June 27, claiming the unified WBA and WBO 154-pound championship. Ennis, now 36-0 with 32 KOs, delivered a dominant performance, knocking Zayas down three times before the referee stopped the fight in the seventh round. Known for his agility and power, Ennis faced his first significant challenge in Zayas, who entered the bout undefeated. Following the fight, Ennis expressed confidence in his abilities, stating, "I'm just getting started."

• 6:36 AMYahoo Sports — Jaron 'Boots' Ennis knew his talent would always rise