Jaron Ennis secures TKO victory over Xander Zayas in Brooklyn
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 7:16 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Jaron "Boots" Ennis captured two junior middleweight titles by defeating Xander Zayas in a back-and-forth fight in Brooklyn, New York, on June 24, 2026. Ennis, who improved to 36-0 with 32 KOs, won by TKO in the seventh round after knocking Zayas down three times. The victory has reignited discussions of a potential matchup with unbeaten Vergil Ortiz Jr., who withdrew from earlier negotiations. Ennis's performance showcased his ability to switch stances and deliver powerful combinations, asserting his status in the division.
- •Ennis wins by TKO in the seventh round against Zayas.
- •Fight took place on June 24, 2026, in Brooklyn, New York.
- •Ennis improves his record to 36-0 with 32 KOs.
- •The victory leads to renewed interest in a fight with Vergil Ortiz Jr.
- •Ennis demonstrated effective stance switching and combination punching.
- 7:16 PMCBS Sports — Boxing Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Jaron Ennis makes a leap with breakthrough win over Xander Zayas
"'Boots' finally displayed his P4P greatness with a higher level of competition
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