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Jaron Ennis responds to Vergil Ortiz Jr.'s criticisms following title win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 12:46 AM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Jaron Ennis responds to Vergil Ortiz Jr.'s criticisms following title win

Summary

Jaron 'Boots' Ennis addressed Vergil Ortiz Jr.'s recent criticisms after his sixth-round stoppage victory over Xander Zayas on June 30. Ennis captured the unified WBA and WBO super welterweight titles and earned the Uncrowned award for best performance in boxing for the first half of 2026. Ortiz, who tweeted dismissive comments about Ennis's performance, faced pushback from Ennis, who pointed out Ortiz's own history of being knocked down in fights. The rivalry is intensifying as both boxers have expressed a desire to face each other, though promotional issues have delayed negotiations for their matchup. Ennis emphasized his determination to dominate the division.

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By the Numbers

•Ennis stopped Zayas in round six to unify titles.
•Ortiz criticized Ennis's fight performance on social media.
•Ennis countered by highlighting Ortiz's vulnerabilities in the ring.
•Negotiations for an Ennis-Ortiz fight have stalled due to promotional conflicts.
•Ennis aims to secure multiple high-profile opponents in his division.

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12:46 AMYahoo Sports — Jaron 'Boots' Ennis scoffs at Vergil Ortiz Jr.'s criticism: 'Same guy that’s been on the floor multiple times'

What they're saying

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Ennis' win over Xander Zayas to capture boxing's unified super welterweight titles was one of 2026's most impressive performances. But his longtime rival, Ortiz, disagrees.
— Yahoo Sportsby Darshan Desai

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